Strategic Sourcing Specialist
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:
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Help Build the Supply Chain Behind Innovative Water Technology
At Badger Meter, every drop counts. As a global leader in smart water management solutions, we're looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to help strengthen and optimize the supply chain that supports our products, customers, and future growth.
In this role, you'll work closely with engineering, operations, quality, and procurement teams to identify sourcing opportunities, support new product development initiatives, evaluate supplier capabilities, and drive continuous improvements across our supply base. You'll play a key role in helping ensure our suppliers deliver the quality, innovation, service, and value needed to support Badger Meter's long-term success.
This is an excellent opportunity for a sourcing professional who enjoys balancing strategic supplier management with hands-on project execution and cross-functional collaboration.
What You'll Do
- Partner with engineering, operations, quality, and project teams to support sourcing activities for new and existing products.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers that align with business objectives for quality, cost, delivery, and innovation.
- Support supplier selection activities, including RFQ/RFP processes, supplier capability assessments, and supplier audits.
- Analyze supplier performance, spend data, capacity, risk, and market trends to drive sourcing decisions and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure supplier readiness for new product introductions and product enhancements.
- Assist with contract negotiations, supplier development initiatives, and strategic sourcing projects.
- Support procurement performance reporting, supplier scorecards, risk assessments, and key sourcing metrics.
- Utilize ERP systems and planning tools to support purchasing activities, inventory optimization, and material availability when needed.
- Travel up to 15% for supplier visits, audits, and business meetings.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Supplier Management.
- Experience leading or supporting RFQ/RFP processes and supplier selection activities.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate supplier performance, spend data, and sourcing opportunities.
- Experience negotiating supplier agreements and driving cost, quality, and delivery improvements.
- Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial operations.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Exposure to new product development and supplier launch activities.
- Experience with supplier audits, supplier development, and supply chain risk management.
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Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:
Competitive Pay
Annual Bonus
Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
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