Buyer at Gilbarco Veeder-Root
Gilbarco Veeder-Root · Duncansville, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Duncansville
Purpose of Position
The Buyer has a key role in securing from outside sources various commodities used in the production of goods.These commodities are obtained through the use of accepted procurement practices with particular attention to quality, timely delivery, and reducing cost. The execution of these tasks shall be conducted with the highest level of personal, professional, and ethical conduct.These procedures involve direct contact with outside suppliers, transportation carriers, VR Sales, Customer Service, Engineering, Marketing, and Operation staffs to meet/exceed current and projected customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
• Create and maintain Blanket Purchase Orders and Standard Purchase Orders. Ensure acknowledgement of Purchase Orders.
• Direct contact with outside suppliers, transportation carriers, customer service, and operations staffs to meet current and projected customer requirements, assuring material availability and optimal inventory levels.
• Assist with Root Cause/Corrective Actions to short term and permanent solutions to material supply issues.
• Work closely with Material Planning and Operations departments and suggest and implement appropriate procurement method (JIT, Reorder Point, Consignment, Reducing Lead-times, or Scheduled Releases) based on part characteristics, supplier, and demand to optimize material velocity and availability.
• Contributes, in the capacity of a team member, individually, or as a reference, to resolving materials quality issues and increasing manufacturing productivity.
• Achieve department performance goals (ie. PPV, LCR sourcing, supplier OTD, inventory reduction, payment term improvement, and successful new product development launches (cost, timing, inventory, etc)).
• Develop new sources for existing materials where doing so will improve overall quality, on time delivery, inventory reduction, and PPV goals.
• Identify supply risks and develop countermeasures to ensure continuity of supply.
• Utilize available tools (VBS toolbox, LCR sourcing, kaizen, direct negotiation, etc) to achieve best overall supply chain solution for quality, delivery, and cost.
• Ensure prompt payment of suppliers by ensuring the Purchase Order prices and vendor invoice prices match.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager
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Background and Skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, Engineering or a related field is preferred.
• One (1) to two (2) years’ experience in a related field is preferred.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Proficient at the use of MS office applications including Word, Excel, Project, and Access.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Project Management concepts and methods.
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Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Sick leave amount may vary based on state or local laws applicable to the applicant’s geographic location. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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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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