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 SpecialistHelp Build the Supply Chain Behind Innovative Water TechnologyAt 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 DoPartner 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 opt...