Senior Strategic Buyer (Hybrid)

WHO WE ARE:

X-Rite Pantone, an Operating Company of Veralto Corporation, is the global leader in color science and technology. We develop, manufacture, market and support innovative color solutions through measurement systems, software, color standards and services. X-Rite Pantone's expertise in inspiring, selecting, measuring, formulating, communicating and matching color helps users get color right the first time and every time, which translates to better quality and reduced costs. X-Rite Pantone serves a range of industries, including printing, packaging, photography, graphic design, video, automotive, paints, plastics, textiles, dental and medical.

What We Value

We believe that real breakthroughs come from teams that think big and respect each other's differences - different ideas, different perspectives, and different experiences. We encourage all voices to be heard, both internally as we collaborate and externally as we listen to our customers' most pressing needs. And we would love to have you on this journey with us! Apply today.

Our ideal Senior Strategic Buyer will lead our strategic sourcing from new product launch to ongoing category management and excellence.

Location: This is a Hybrid position - the team works onsite 2x per week at our Grand Rapids, MI headquarters.

In your main role at X-Rite Pantone, you will:

• Deliver the best total cost of acquisition for the business through sound procurement strategy, with a focus on cost reduction measures and on time new product launches.

• Through global commodity strategy and supplier selection, handle all aspects of our supply chain strategy and procurement decision-making to optimize Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Cost.

• Lead and run cost improvement projects involving complex, precision components and assemblies requiring significant engagement from engineering, marketing, and operations.

• Support the documentation and validation of all purchased parts from concept, quote through production approval (PPAP) and hand-off to production planning and buying.

• Drive on-time-delivery for all actions and participate in risk mitigation/problem-solving activities, lead cross-functional daily management, and facilitate smooth transition from pre-production to mass-production.

Critical Success Factors for the Ideal Candidate Profile are:

• A flexible and creative professional style with a knack for building relationships, influencing and challenging the status quo

• Proactive and strategic thinker who first understands business and supply chain needs and brings forward new ideas and industry-leading practices.

• Service-oriented, team player who seeks feedback to continuously improve themselves and their work processes.

• Open, proactive, energetic and transparent verbal and written communication style.

• Comfort with working independently to capture new opportunities and drive results and is organized to track projects broadly from individual contributors to senior level leaders.

Your Education and/or Background Experience will have:

• 5-10 years of experience in a strategic sourcing role managing supplier relationships, facilitating supplier selection and sourcing new components, assemblies and systems

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Business.

• Experience and exposure in production part approval processes, inventory management, negotiation, commercial agreements, regulatory compliance, work with international suppliers, strong MS Office capabilities.

• A proven track record of meeting and exceeding objectives, savings targets, and performance indicators.

• Ability to travel 5% time, internationally on occasion

OUR BENEFITS :

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision & more) eligible on day 1 of employment

• Permissive paid time off policy emphasizing flexibility and trust

• 14 paid holidays!

• Annual bonus as well as annual salary review

• Training and development opportunities

• 401K savings plan + company match

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid Maternity & paternity pay

• Veralto Wellbeing Program, with rewards

• Employee Assistance Program (legal, financial, and counselling resources)

Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. 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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Veralto and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. 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.