Badger Meter
StrategicSourcingSpecialist
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“Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Badger Meter. Skills: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor negotiation, Contract management, Cost analysis. Supporting the Strategic and Tactical initiatives within Badger Meter to support changing business needs. Managing vendor relationships”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve Badger Meter’s corporate goals; Optimizing the process to maintain short lead-times, low inventory, yet supplying required materials in a timely manner
Industry & Context.
Up to 15% travel required, Work is performed in a Manufacturing/Office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, Advanced Proficiency in an ERP system
Nice to Have
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field, 7+ years of experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing, Key experience in managing RFP/RFQ processes, negotiating contracts, performing spend analysis, and enhancing supply chain efficiency, Basic ability to read drawings
What You'll Do.
Supporting the Strategic and Tactical initiatives within Badger Meter to support changing business needs
Managing vendor relationships
New product development support
Project implementations support
Implementing sourcing strategies
Finding new suppliers
Evaluating current suppliers
Direct buying responsibilities (with oversight)
Support site procurement teams on corporate initiatives
and Continuous improvement activities
Drive proactive involvement in all functional activities related to sourcing
Review and evaluate supply base by commodity
Consolidate to align with supply partners
Evaluate and analyze supplier capabilities
Recommend suppliers for development of new or improvements to existing products
Perform on-site supplier evaluation visits
Analyze and schedule material purchases utilizing Badger Meter’s ERP system and tools
Setting planning parameters and issuing PO’s
Support Procurement Department in necessary metric reporting or any other required procedure
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives; Work with the appropriate site procurement teams to provide support on various corporate initiatives; Work with appropriate individuals to understand new part requirements; Recommend suppliers for development of new or improvements to existing products to the Project Teams
Communication Scope
Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the listen actively to others
Process & Methodology
Project implementations
Full Job Description
### Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over **120** years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste. Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation. When you join us, you'll find: * **Purpose-driven work** that makes a real difference in communities around the globe. * **Career growth and development opportunities** designed to help you achieve your potential. * **A supportive, inclusive** **culture** where collaboration and creativity thrive. Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet. ### What You Will Contribute: ### The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for supporting the Strategic and Tactical initiatives within Badger Meter to support changing business needs. This role will assist the Strategic Sourcing Manager with managing vendor relationships, new product development, project implementations, data integrity, process efficiencies, implementing sourcing strategies, finding new suppliers, and evaluating current suppliers. This role may have some direct buying responsibilities with oversight from the Strategic Sourcing Manager. This role will work with the appropriate site procurement teams to provide support on various corporate initiatives. The work performed in this role will support all Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Environmental, and Continuous improvement activities to achieve Badger Meter’s corporate goals. **Job D
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