Mueller Water Products

Procurement

• Be a business partner for the assigned Category, and Mueller Operations capturing the business needs, and pursuing it as expected.
• Manage an annual turnover in spend, create and implement source strategies supported by a strong understanding of Mueller business.
• Manage price/cost according to the company’s objectives and market fluctuations.
• Develop and Implement Source Strategies.
• Understand the full business potential (best cost possible) and set up a plan to get there.
• Operate as a functional leader for the purchasing dept. within the assigned value stream.
• Supplier relationship management for strategic accounts.
• Develop and manage supplier contracts.
• Understand Mueller manufacturing capabilities to lead make or buy decisions and executions.
• Understand the business demand and identify suppliers that exercise the Mueller’s production planning, review supplier capacity, inventory and buy ahead.
• Report (as required) status and support project team meetings, value stream meetings, steering committee meetings and stakeholders.
• Play as subject matter expert for systems & technologies supply chains.
• Lead the supplier development process when appropriate managing risk, developing supplier capabilities & quality and leading corrective actions.
• Support Mueller’s supply chain risk management program, identifying risks and leading projects towards continuous risk reduction.
• Work closely with Engineering to influence technical design decisions to meet technical capabilities, cost, and business objectives.
• Ensure suppliers comply to Mueller’s requirements and policies.
• Remain knowledgeable about all aspects of the value stream supply chain which includes economic & supply chain trends, technologies, legislation, environmental aspects, global tariffs, etc.

Category Manager

Mechanical Engineer

• Participate in Mueller Development Program (MDP) rotational assignments across product design, manufacturing, additive manufacturing, continuous improvement, validation/testing, project management and sales support
• Contribute to meaningful work from day one—implementing strategies, optimizing processes, driving change, and building relationships across the organization
• Complete rotations lasting 6 to 12 months across various sites including Albertville, Atlanta, Brownsville, Chattanooga, Cleveland (TN and NC), Decatur, Kimball
• Work on assigned projects that deliver value to the business rather than proof-of-concept work
• Collaborate with leaders and mentors, attend organized events, and engage in structured development and mentorship activities
• Upon program completion, accept full-time role within field of work

Human Resources

• Participate in Mueller Development Program (MDP) with rotations lasting 6–12 months across HR functional areas
• Work on Talent Acquisition, Labor Relations, Total Rewards, Talent Development, and Performance Management projects
• Collaborate with leaders to implement strategies, optimize processes, drive change, and build relationships across the organization
• Perform assigned projects that deliver measurable value to the business from day one
• Gain exposure to Workday and UKG systems
• Rotate between manufacturing plant-level and corporate-level HR assignments across multiple Mueller locations
• Relocate as needed; relocation assistance provided according to company policy
• Upon successful completion, transition into a full-time role within the field of work

Human Resources – MDP

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Participate in a two-year Mueller Development Program (MDP) with 6-12 month rotations across finance functions
• Gain hands-on experience in financial planning & analysis, accounting, risk management, corporate development, investor relations, treasury, and audit
• Analyze financial results, develop financial plans, and present information to upper management
• Collaborate with leaders to implement strategies, optimize processes, drive change, and build relationships across the organization
• Work on assigned projects that deliver value to the business from day one
• May relocate to various Mueller locations; relocation assistance provided
• Successful completion leads to offer of a full-time role within field of work
• Start date January 2026 or June 2026

Management Development Program – Finance

Product Manager

• Gather and assimilate information on the market, the customer and the problem customers have that we’re trying to solve from all product stakeholders including corporate (strategic business objectives), pre-sales (client needs, tender specifications), marketing (competitors, launch plan, promoting the product), sales (client needs, go-to-market, pricing), development/engineering/QA/testing (technical specification, technical possibilities), supply chain/manufacturing/operations (execution)
• Formulate and maintain product strategies and roadmaps for new and existing products, exploring adjacent market opportunities to drive growth and maintain market share.
• Define MRD, manage NPD stage gates, coordinate with plant, R&D, and development/software engineering for resource allocation.
• Collaborate with product marketing and sales to ensure proper client and sales documentation and training for commercialization.
• Develop pricing strategies and KPI tracking to measure product success; advocate for the product vision internally and externally.
• Support sales with demonstrations, trainings, and onsite troubleshooting; provide third-line technical support when required.