Supply Chain Procurement Agent

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted bycustomers in residential and commercial settings across the world.We areat theforefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart andconnected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with aquality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

As a Supply Chain Procurement Agent, you will work onsite in Fort Worth, TX. Reporting to the Supply Chain Procurement Manager, you will execute the Platform's tactical supply chain sourcing objectives for WQ, encompassing negotiation of material costs and components, supplier rationalization, and compliance with Watts Water Technologies policies.

• Develop and implement WQ sourcing plan that balance current needs with long-term direction, incorporating dual sourcing and supplier rationalization.

• Identify and manage risks to supply, implementing preventative actions to mitigate potential issues. Addresses escalated supplier delivery issues.

• Support the global sourcing efforts to minimize total cost of ownership and identify vendors who can meet WQ production and commercial requirements.

• Supporting WQ's inventory reduction initiatives by driving supplier Kanban and consignment programs, support Lean initiatives.

• Support internal customers with new product development and value engineering projects. Collaborating with Quality Control on first piece inspections and conducting on-site vendor audits/previews of vendor operations.

• Ensure the success of material and acquisition cost savings initiatives, fostering positive supplier relations, and developing second source vendors.

• Prepare contracts for purchases and blanket orders observing company policies.

• Control and maintains the approved supplier list.

• Meet PPV - cost savings goals and stay current on market prices for precious metals and other relevant commodities.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management - (Sourcing & Procurement, Finance, Industrial Engineering)

• Minimum 7 years' experience in tactical sourcing in a manufacturing environment.

• Minimum 7 years of negotiating experience.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 25% of the time).

• Project and program management skills.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Kanban systems.

• Experience developing and sustaining global sourcing programs..

• Knowledge of ERP systems.

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Watts in it for you:

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
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How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.