Junior Buyer

We are searching for a Junior Buyer to coordinate the day-to-day facility operations and assist the Procurement department, assume purchasing responsibilities and coordinate the day-to-day facility operations. The candidate will be required to independently manage their workload including creating and expediting of PO’s. They should be able to define problems independently, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions and resolve discrepancies in a reasonable amount of time.

The ideal candidate should prefer to work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of responsibilities.
We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated team player looking for a chance to contribute and grow into a career with an industry leader.

Essential Functions:

Illustrative duties may include, but are not restricted to, the following:

• Prioritize independently to fast paced and changing demands
• Complete the Procure-To-Pay process
• Perform data analysis to develop a strategic procurement and inventory plan
• Issue Purchase Orders from a variety of departments (Engineering, Service, IT, Warehouse, Marketing, and Operations)
• Ensure on-time product delivery
• Ensure PO conforms to Company policy and/or Vendor Contractual Terms
• Ensure purchases are most cost-effective methods for obtaining goods
• Assist in projects bids, and participate in negotiations
• Develop close working relationships with internal customers
• Identify, develop, and execute process improvements
• Manage vendor relationships for office supplies and services

Competencies:

A successful candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent:

· Communication

· Professionalism

· Attention to detail

· Customer service skills

· Adaptability

· Proactiveness

· Teambuilding

· Creative problem solving

· Time management

· Decision making and judgement

· Dependability

· Planning

· Business acumen

· Quality

· Strong desire to learn

Qualifications and Requirements:

· Education: Degree, Professional Certificate (ie. CPM, CPIM, etc.), or related experience

• Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of Purchasing experience
• Computer Skills: Strong MS Office and ERP Software Skills
• Communication Skills: Must clearly communicate with suppliers and fellow employees in a professional/business manner both verbally and written form

Vontier is a $3B global industrial technology company focused on smarter transportation and mobility. Our six operating companies—Gilbarco Veeder-Root, Global Traffic Technologies, Teletrac Navman, Matco Tools, Hennessy Industries, and DRB Systems—are united by a powerful purpose: mobilizing the future to create a better world. Our portfolio of trusted brands includes market-leading expertise in mobility technologies, retail and commercial fueling, fleet management, telematics, vehicle diagnostics and repair, and smart cities. Vontier’s pioneering solutions advance safety, security, efficiency, and sustainability worldwide.

Energized by our shared purpose and values, we have a strong culture shaped by a deep organization-wide commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG). Eight vibrant global employee resource groups serve as powerful focal points for connection, community, and advocacy, and we actively support community causes through Vontier Cares. We offer flexible remote and in-person, open-space work options.

"Vontier Corporation and all Vontier Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law."

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