What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager position at DRB?

DRB (A Vontier Company) is the leading provider of technology-enabled devices and software solutions to the North American car care industry.

WHAT WE DO: enabling the future of vehicle care – wherever the road takes you.
WHY WE DO IT: To fuel our client’s growth with connected, data-led technology, driven by our spirit of innovation and commitment to excellence.

The Purchasing Manager will manage the strategic direction, inventory planning, and day to day purchasing activities. With their team, this role will proactively research savings opportunities, maintain responsible inventory levels, source alternative suppliers, and report on key departmental KPI’s.

Essential Functions:

Illustrative duties may include, but are not restricted to, one or more of the following:

Manages, mentors, and leads a team, both remote and on-site.
Develops SOP’s to ensure all are meeting ethical standards and have met routine training requirements.
Measures success against organizational KPI’s.
Provides weekly/monthly reporting to Sr Director of Supply Chain.
Creates opportunities to apply problem solving principles through proactive collaboration.
Reviews the MRP for demand gaps and purchasing efficiencies.
Creates scorecards and standards for quarterly evaluation of vendors for quality, communication, on time delivery, and price.
Oversees sourcing opportunities for the purpose of cost savings, quality, risk mitigation, etc.
With their team, represents DRB in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
Management of inventory levels including product lifecycle to optimize free cash flow.
Takes ownership for the long-term functional strategy and operational direction of the department.
Uses ERP system data to perform analysis and execute on departmental priorities.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, etc. preferred.
Experience: A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in purchasing management. A minimum of 7 years of direct purchasing experience. Familiarity with manufacturing, assemblies, pieces, and parts. Experience managing an annual spend of >10M.
Computer Skills: Microsoft office applications. Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel required. ERP experience required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: APICS/ASCM or ISM certifications preferred.
Other: Valid United States Driver’s license.

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 www.vontier.com.

The company in which you have expressed employment interest is a subsidiary or affiliate of Vontier Corporation. The subsidiary or affiliate is referred to as “Vontier Company”.

Vontier is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build inclusive environments and ensure equitable access, opportunity, and treatment for all. Vontier does not tolerate discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, gender identity or expression, gender information and any other characteristics protected by law. We make hiring decisions based on your experience and skills. Vontier is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation in the application or interview process, you may contact us at e-mail vnttalentacquisition@vontier.com.

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