Director, Strategic Sourcing

This role is responsible for guiding the creation of sourcing strategies, enhancing the effectiveness of sourcing and procurement practices, and collaborating with functional leaders to achieve material savings across the organization.Who we are

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S.

states and 2 Canadian provinces.

"Nexus" means connection.

Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve.

This is why our operations are locally led and managed.

Every day, over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.

What We Offer


* Paid Time Off and Holidays: Starting at 3 weeks annually and paid company holidays


* Comprehensive Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.

Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.


* 401(k) Program: Employer contribution.

Employer contribution made to the 401(k) plan are vested at 100% and start 30 days after your start.


* Grow with us: Professionally development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance


* Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

Overview

The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a Director, Strategic Sourcing.

Responsible for guiding the creation of sourcing strategies, enhancing the effectiveness of sourcing and procurement practices, and collaborating with functional leaders to achieve material savings across the organization.

Work Location and Schedule

This position will be located in Chicago, IL, Charlotte NC, Altamonte Springs, FL, or Sugar Land, TX.

Schedule is Monday through Friday.

May require moderate travel between work locations .

What You'll do


* Development and execution of Category Strategy


* Work with internal business stakeholders to identify sourcing opportunities, facilitate the RFI/RFP process, negotiate contracts, and manage post-award rollout to the business


* Managing contract lifecycle management for all Tier 1 & 2 supplier relationships and leading or participating in negotiations for global agreements


* Liaises with Operations, Engineering, HSE and IT to understand their business needs and sources materials, equipment or services that support the needs ensuring all operational equipment meet or exceed company safety and environmental standards


* Work directly with the Director of Procurement Services and local buyers to drive spend to preferred suppliers and agreements in SAP Ariba to achieve negotiated savings


* De...