Purchasing Specialist

INTRODUCTION and WHAT YOU WILL DO (Job Responsibilities)

The Purchasing Specialist will be a member of the Purchasing Organization and will be paired with a Buyer to manage a large list of direct material suppliers. The role will be focused on prompt execution of product delivery, receiving and invoice discrepancies, and customer service escalation requests.

Key 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.

Career Progressions / Promotable to:

This position has the potential for future progression within Matco Tools Supply Chain Organization and other Vontier positions.

WHO YOU ARE (Qualifications)

• 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

1st 6 Months Deliverables:

• Days 1-30:

  • Complete Purchasing Specialist immersion plan.

  • Assume daily work of managing assigned suppliers, items, and tasks.

• Days 31-90:

  • Identify key supplier improvement opportunities and work with suppliers and Buyer on implementation.

• Days 91-180:

  • Achieve KPI targets for role.

  • Implement improvement plans for opportunities.

  • Continue to look for opportunities for improvement in role.

Vontier partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. Visit 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 120 hours, 12 paid holidays (including 4 floating holidays) per year 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 MATCO
Matco Tools, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vontier Corporation, is a distributor of quality professional automotive equipment, tools, and toolboxes. Matco began operation in 1946 and, since 1979, has sold products directly to professional mechanics, enthusiasts, and those who value quality tools through a network of independent franchised mobile distributors who operate in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Products are also sold to central purchasing operations and other institutional customers through industrial sales representatives and via the internet. Matco is a franchising company, a distribution company, a financing company, a manufacturer of industry leading toolboxes, and a leading supplier of automotive technology solutions employing approximately 600 associates in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. For more information on Matco Tools, visit
 
BENEFITS
Annual bonuses/incentives (depending on position)
Immediate company benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.)
401k with company match
401k defined contribution after 1 year of service
High level of employee engagement
Walking path and gym equipment onsite
Food trucks on site during the summer
Dress for your day - every day casual/jeans
Employee discounts
15 days vacation + 4 floating holidays + 8 paid holidays
Paid maternity & paternity leave
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan