Purchasing Manager

The Purchasing Manager will lead a team to achieve procurement activities to ensure the right goods and services are sourced at the best total cost, quality and lead time while minimizing risk and ensuring compliance. This role owns strategic sourcing, supplier selection and management, contract negotiation, purchase order execution, drive cost breakdowns and should cost modeling, assists with supplier escalations and works cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Engineering and Quality. **Responsibilities** - Develop and execute procurement strategy and category plans aligned with business objectives. - Lead team in strategic sourcing initiatives: RFP/RFQ management, supplier selection/qualification, bid analysis and cost modeling. - Drive negotiations and advanced supplier contracts, pricing, terms and service-level agreements to secure favorable commercial outcomes. - Manage supplier relationships and performance: set KPIs, conduct performance reviews, drive supplier development and commercial corrective actions. - Oversee purchase order lifecycle and procure-to-pay processes: PO issuance, change order management, invoice reconciliation and payment escalation. - Monitor and control purchasing spend and supplier base; consolidate suppliers where appropriate to capture value. - Ensure procurement compliance: contract adherence, purchasing policies, regulatory and trade compliance (imports/exports, customs). - Lead risk mitigation for supply continuity: contingency sourcing, supplier financial/quality assessments, and corrective action planning. - Drive cost reduction and value capture through negotiation, total cost of ownership analysis, and process improvements. - Partner with Inventory/Operations/Planning teams to support replenishment triggers and ensure supplier lead times meet operational requirements and drive suppliers to utilize HUB (note: demand planning is owned by Planning teams). - Implement and optimize procurement systems and reporting (ERP, e-procurement, supplier portals) and use analytics to inform decisions. - Coach and develop procurement staff: hiring, mentoring, performance management and cross-training. **Required Skills / Qualifications / Certifications / Tech Stack** **Essential** - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Industrial Engineering or related field. - 10+ years progressive procurement/purchasing experience; 5+ years in a supervisory/managerial role preferred. - Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier management. - Experience with ERP/purchasing systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Excel skills. - Strong commercial acumen, analytical ability and communication skills. - Knowledge of procurement best practices, procurement law basics and trade/compliance considerations. **Preferable** - Familiarity with development of statement of work for software and hardware advanced development. - Quality metrics and continuous improvement - ability to define and monitor supplier quality KPIs (PPM, DPMO, on-time quality), analyze root causes (8D, RCA, FMEA), and lead supplier development initiatives to reduce defects and costs. - Technical and testing knowledge - familiarity with inspection methods, measurement systems analysis (MSA), laboratory/testing requirements, and expectations for documentation (certificates of conformity, material certifications). The base compensation range for this position is $130,000-$160,000 per annum. Your actual base salary will be determined based upon numerous factors which may include relevant experience, skills, location (labor market data), credentials (education, certifications), and internal equity. This role is eligible for Bonus potential. Vontier partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. Visit VontierBenefits.com to view our benefits. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. With programs for family planning from Maven Clinic to managing diabetes like Livongo, coverage for women's health, support for adult and elder care, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Vontier is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off up to 15 days each year, 12 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays), and paid sick leave.* 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. **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. \#LI-KS1 \#LI-Onsite **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 . **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. **Together, let's enable the way the world moves!** "Vontier companies are equal employment employers and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law."