Job Description

Xylem |ˈzīləm|

1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots;

2) a leading global water technology company.

Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.

If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you! For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com​.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Assists in maintaining appropriate inventory and generates purchase orders
• May be required to handle facility contract renewals and contract maintenance or changes of simple configuration or change of purchase order.
• Reviews autorenewals of contracts and supports contract additions identified by branch staff
• Perform vendor setup and management in Catalyst
• Support Vehicle Fleet team in coordaining documentation for inspection, insurance, driver qualifications etc.
• Support and coordinate safety training, certificates, compliance, reporting
• Collect 3rd part WSIB and insurance certificates
• Manage service agreement for building operations (snow removal, uniforms etc)
• Track and Order consumable shop supplies, office supplies

Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing (both French and English where required)
• Effective interpersonal skills with customers and employees
• Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Word and Excel
• Solid math skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize, meet deadlines and work independently with initiative
• Resourceful and well organized; efficient and detail oriented
• Ability to adapt to frequent change in a high pressure environment
• Strong sense of responsibility and desire to complete tasks properly
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to work across multiple ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems

Education & Experience

• High school graduate; 2 or 4 year college graduate preferred
• Prior experience in logistics or office management an asset
• Prior experience in a commercial or industrial environment helpful

We Offer You More Than Just “A Job”

• Professional Development– To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.
• Total Rewards– We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.
• Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.
• Employee Networks– Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Hispanic Origin & Latin Affinity, Emerging Leaders, Working Parents Networks and Non-Native English Speakers and Allies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mostly sitting, desk and computer work
• Some standing, walking, bending, lifting (up to 20 pounds as needed) and carrying.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.
• Warehouse and Yard: Intermittent exposure to all outdoors weather conditions; intermittent exposure to shop and jobsite noise (to maximums of 95 decibels).
• Travel: Minimal. Other travel as needed or required by the company for training etc. .

We foster a positive, equitable and progressive workforce and are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process. If you require any accommodation during the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources, Christy Walsh at [email protected]. Please note that this contact is for accommodation purposes only. Applications will not be accepted via email.