Vontier · 2 weeks ago
Purchasing Specialist (Hybrid)
Stow, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$55K/yr - $60K/yrVontier is a global industrial technology company focused on enhancing mobility solutions. They are seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage direct material suppliers, ensuring timely product delivery and resolving discrepancies while collaborating closely with buyers and customer service teams.
Customer ServiceLogisticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Item Creation and Maintenance - Enter new item creation codes into the system, determine if items should be stocked or special order, negotiate order minimums with suppliers
Resolve Customer Service Issue Escalations - Working with customer service to create standard procedures for common issues and implement within customer service to empower first call resolution and reduce the number of EPOSTs
Resolve Distribution Center Receiving Discrepancies - Work with DC, supplier, and Buyer to investigate receiving/invoice discrepancies to resolve and eliminate future occurrences
Expediting Purchase Orders and Managing the Integrity of Supplier PO Promise Dates - Hold suppliers accountable for communicating purchase order fulfillment dates and expediting orders to ensure timely delivery
Proactively review open orders to identify supply problems (excess inventory and backorders) and negotiate with supplier directly to remedy the issues before they impact the company
Work closely with Buyer to manage assigned products and suppliers
Other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Concentration in Supply Chain
Prior Supply Chain Management Experience
Strong communication skills - verbal, written
Negotiating Training / Experience
Computer skills/Experience
Microsoft Excel
JD Edwards or Similar ERP System
Strong Problem-Solving Skills
Tenacity/Do What It Takes
Effective Time Management and Personal Organization
Sense of Urgency – Quick to Prioritize Multiple Tasks
Flexibility – Able to Adapt to Changing Responsibilities
Continuous Improvement, Doesn't Accept the Status Quo
Leadership & Followership
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
401k with company match
401k defined contribution after 1 year of service
15 days vacation + 3 floating holidays + 10 paid holidays
Paid maternity & paternity leave
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan payment assistance
Hybrid work environment (2 days remote) for onsite roles
Annual Day of Caring for employees to volunteer
Discounts on tools
Annual team building events
Company
Vontier
Vontier is a global company focused on transportation and mobility.
Founded in 2020
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-10-09IPO
Leadership Team
Andrew Bennett
Group President, Convenience Retail - Vontier and CEO Driivz, A Vontier company
Mark Morelli
President & CEO - Mobilizing the Future to Create a Better World
Recent News
2026-01-16
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