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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Why Badger Meter? Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world\'s most precious resource. For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world! What You Will Contribute: Are you passionate about working for a company that values sustainability? Do you enjoy hunting for new suppliers of critical components for our innovative technology? Badger Meter is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist for a hybrid role at our Milwaukee Global Headquarters. This role will be three days a week onsite. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for supporting the Strategic and Tactical initiatives within Badger Meter to support changing business needs. You will assist the Strategic Sourcing Manager with managing vendor relationships, new product development, project implementation, process efficiencies, implementing sourcing strategies, finding new suppliers, and evaluating current suppliers. This role may have direct buying responsibilities of commodities as the procurement department requires. The work performed in this role will support all Safety, Quality, On-time Delivery, Cost, and Continuous improvement activities to achieve Badger Meter\'s corporate goals. Job Duties: * Drive proactive involvement in all functional activities related to sourcing (attending project meetings, working with appropriate individuals to understand new part requirements, etc). * Review and evaluate supply base by commodity to identify optimal sources for Badger Meter while consolidating to align with strong supply partners. * Evaluate and analyze supplier capabilities to determine best overall value and recommend suppliers for development of new or improvements to existing products to the Project Teams. * Perform on-site supplier evaluation visits to assist in the recommendation process. * Analyze and schedule material purchases utilizing Badger Meter\'s ERP system and tools. * Set planning parameters and issue PO\'s to support production requirements (optimizing the process to maintain short lead-times, low inventory, yet supplying required materials in a timely manner, etc). * Support Procurement Department in necessary metric reporting or any other required procedure in the department (supplier performance reports, supplier risk analysis reports, supplier capacity reviews, supplier quality certification status, on-time delivery reporting, ppm analysis, etc). * 5-15% travel required if needed to supplier visits (US and MX). Education and Experience: * Bachelor\'s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred * 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain desired Qualifications: * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint required * Advanced Proficiency in an ERP system required * Basic ability to read blueprints desired Competencies: * Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. * Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others. * Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive. * Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and ac To view the full job description please use the link below. https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjc1NzkxLjg3NzBAYmFkZ2VybWV0ZXJjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjc1NzkxLjg3NzBAYmFkZ2VybWV0ZXJjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ