Buyer - Hybrid

Every person is unique, but we all have something in common: the need for safe, clean water. And it’s only by bringing together people with diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds that we can solve the complex water problems of our changing world.

At Trojan Technologies (www.trojantechnologies.com), we believe success for all comes from the contributions of every single one of us. That’s why we foster an environment where every associate has a voice, is valued and respected, and feels safe sharing their thoughts. After all, sharing our different viewpoints and experiences is what enables us to find creative and innovative ways to accomplish our shared goals.

Trojan is proud to be a Water Quality company in Veralto (NYSE: VLTO). Imagine a world where everyone has access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. That is the tomorrow Veralto is creating today. Veralto is a $5B global leader in essential technology solutions made up of over 16,000 associates across our Water Quality and Product Identification segments all united by a powerful purpose: Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources.

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About the role:

The Buyer will be responsible for supporting manufacturing and service operations, by having necessary parts and materials available at the best possible total cost and at the required quality level.

In this role, you will:

• Maintain accurate purchasing information for all production components: lead-time, pricing, inventory stocking levels, country of origin etc.
• Maintain/review inventory levels for standard components
• Evaluation/action of purchasing reports to support production timelines: MRP/PRP; expediting, rescheduling and cancellation messages
• Processing orders for miscellaneous supplies to support other business team needs
• Obtain best price and delivery while meeting required quality standards
• Apply negotiation and purchase of various components and commodities including complex commodities such as fabricated parts, machining, casting, valves, PCB, UV Lamps, Lighting Ballast, Electrical Components, Wiring Harness & Cables, MRO
• Prioritize highest level of quality, and continuity of supply for site / category
• Evaluation of vendor performance: on-time delivery, quality and maintain a ‘best in class’ supplier base
• Interface with global procurement teams to establish site manufacturing inputs / requirements are aligned with center led strategy
• Collaborate with Commodity Team to implement and maintain a supplier rationalization program, with execution timeline
• Collaborate with Commodity Team to actively pursue cost reduction ideas and strategies with vendors

Are you qualified?

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, or applicable preferred
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of procurement / category management experience.
• 3-5 years global sourcing experience for a global manufacturing company.
• >1 year of MRP / ERP materials planning system experience. Baan or LN experience is a plus
• 3 years of experience procuring custom engineered water treatment equipment preferred

At Veralto, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.  Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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