We are looking for a Buyer who will be responsible for managing and optimizing the procurement process within our organization. The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers, transportation carriers, and internal teams to ensure material availability and optimal inventory levels while supporting operational efficiency and achieving department performance goals.

Introduction & What you will do (Job Function & Responsibilities):

• Purchase Order Management: Create and maintain Blanket Purchase Orders and Standard Purchase Orders, while ensuring a timely acknowledgment of Purchase Orders from suppliers.
• Supplier and Inventory Coordination: Maintain direct contact with suppliers and transportation carriers to meet current and projected customer requirements. Collaborate with Material Planning and Operations departments to implement appropriate procurement methods (JIT, Reorder Point, Consignment, etc.).
• Root Cause Analysis: Assist with Root Cause/Corrective Actions to resolve material supply issues, while continuing to contribute to resolving material quality issues and enhancing manufacturing productivity.
• Performance Goals: Achieve department performance goals, including Purchase Price Variance (PPV), supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD), inventory reduction, and successful new product development launches.
• Supplier Development: Identify and develop new sources for existing materials to improve overall quality and on-time delivery.
• Risk Management: Identify supply risks and develop countermeasures to ensure continuity of supply.
• Supply Chain Optimization: Utilize tools (VBS toolbox, LCR sourcing, kaizen, direct negotiation) to achieve optimal supply chain solutions for quality, delivery, and cost.
• Supplier Payment Management: Ensure prompt payment of suppliers by verifying that Purchase Order prices match vendor invoice prices.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Skill Sets:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Project, Access).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Project Management concepts and methods.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a related field (preferred).
• Experience in procurement or supply chain management.

WHO IS GILBARCO VEEDER-ROOT

Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a Vontier company, is the worldwide technology leader for retail and commercial fueling operations, offering the broadest range of integrated solutions from the forecourt to the convenience store and head office. For over 150 years, Gilbarco has earned the trust of its customers by providing long-term partnership, uncompromising support, and proven reliability. Major product lines include fuel dispensers, tank gauges and fleet management systems.

WHO IS VONTIER

Vontier (NYSE: VNT) is a global industrial technology company uniting productivity, automation and multi-energy technologies to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving, more connected mobility ecosystem. Leveraging leading market positions, decades of domain expertise and unparalleled portfolio breadth, Vontier enables the way the world moves – delivering smart, safe and sustainable solutions to our customers and the planet. Vontier has a culture of continuous improvement and innovation built upon the foundation of the Vontier Business System and embraced by colleagues worldwide. Additional information about Vontier is available on the Company’s website at www.vontier.com.

At Vontier, we empower you to steer your career in the direction of success with a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment.

Our commitment to personal growth, work-life balance, and collaboration fuels a culture where your contributions drive meaningful change. We provide the roadmap for continuous learning, allowing creativity to flourish and ideas to accelerate into impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.

Join our community of passionate people who work together to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. At Vontier, you are not on this journey alone-we are dedicated to equipping you with the tools and support needed to fuel your innovation, lead with impact, and thrive both personally and professionally.

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