Sourcing Administrator

Watts Water; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Watts Water Technologies in Massachusetts is seeking a Sourcing Administrator to maintain supplier data in the ERP system and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The role reports to the Director, Direct Sourcing and is hybrid based in North Andover, MA, with the majority of work in office and some floor access.

Key duties include processing supplier changes, supporting SOX documentation and audits, ERP transition projects, and contributing to sustainability data collection and sourcing

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or sourcing administrator role.
• Experience with MRP/ERP processes; SAP preferred.
• Analytical with strong data gathering and processing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Excel and updating ERP systems.
• Take initiative and anticipate needs; strong follow-through.
• Team-oriented mindset; able to work independently.
• Ideal candidate can handle ambiguity and set priorities.
• Some exposure to AI programs is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supplier information in the ERP system, including new supplier additions, price updates, tooling POs, and PO changes.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality, Accounts Payable, and Engineering on changes and supplier data.
• Lead and support SOX-related documentation and audits.
• Support ERP transition projects by validating and collecting supplier information.
• Maintain the Sourcing page on the internal website.
• Assist in gathering sustainability and DEI-related information from suppliers.
• Participate in sourcing process improvement projects.
• Communicate engineering alerts to suppliers.

Skills

2+ years experience

MRP/ERP processes

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Excel proficiency

Initiative

Follow-through

Team player

Independent work

AI exposure (not required)

Tools

SAP

Job description

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do: For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

Scope of Position

As a Sourcing Administrator, you will support the Sourcing team by maintaining supplier information in the ERP system and collaborating with cross-functional teams for compliance and documentation. Under the guidance of the Commodity Manager, we ask that you can multitask in a fast-paced environment, and perform with a high level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail.

This position has no direct reports.

This position reports to the Director, Direct Sourcing. This role is hybrid and is based in No. Andover, MA.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain supplier information in the ERP system, including new supplier additions, price updates, issuing tooling purchase orders, and completing purchase order changes.
• Collaborate with teams such as Supplier Quality, Accounts Payable, and Engineering to handle tasks like processing engineering change notices and updating supplier bank information.
• Play a key role in maintaining SOX-related documentation and leading internal/external SOX audits.
• Support ERP transition projects by validating and collecting supplier information.
• Maintain the Sourcing page on the internal website.
• Assist in gathering sustainability and DEI-related information from suppliers.
• Participate in Sourcing process improvement projects.
• Communicating all engineering alerts to suppliers

Required Qualifications

• 2+ Years of experience in manufacturing or sourcing administrator role.
• Experience working with MRP/ERP Processes (SAP Preferred)
• Has analytical and problem-solving skills: strong skills in data gathering and processing.
• Ability to independently prioritize and multitask in a fast pace environment.
• Proficient in Excel and able to use data to update ERP systems.
• Ability to take initiative and anticipate things ahead of time.
• Excellent follow-through skills on daily job responsibilities and projects.
• Team Player mindset.
• Ideal candidate is focused, independent and able to set priorities in an ambiguous environment
• Looking for someone who has had some AI (Artificial Intelligence) program exposure but not a requirement.

General Applicable Company Competencies

• Commitment to Watts' values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
• Ability to collaborate across workgroups and communicate effectively.
• Results-driven and committed to delivering high quality work.
• Customer-focused
• Able to initiate positive change
• Ability to work with ambiguity
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
• Enforcement of company safety policies.
• Adherence to Watts' seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Working Conditions

This is a Hybrid role in the North Andover Corporate location and you will perform the majority of your duties in an office environment. You may, at times, be required to be present on the manufacturing floor and will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (safety glasses, hearing protection and safety shoes). The temperature in the factory is not temperature controlled. The noise is loud. There is machinery, dust, fumes and particulates in the air.

Physical Requirements

Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to: Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods. Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods. Ability to physically move around the office and shop floor. Ability to read documents, use a computer. Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls. Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers. Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Nothing in this job description restricts Watts' right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this position at any time. This position is "at will," which means that either the em