Purchasing Specialist

Job Overview

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 focuses on prompt execution of product delivery, receiving and invoice discrepancies, and customer service escalation requests. This is a Hybrid Position (Monday/Friday Remote).

• 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 – Work with customer service to create standard procedures for common issues and implement them 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.

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

• 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.

• Annual bonuses/incentives (depending on position)
• Immediate Company Benefits (medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Etc.)
• 401(k) with company match
• 401(k) 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 payment assistance
• Hybrid work environment (2 days remote)
• Annual Day of Caring for employees to volunteer
• Discounts on tools
• Annual team building events

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 also offers paid time off up to 120 hours, 12 paid holidays (including 4 floating holidays) per year and paid sick leave.

The base compensation range for this position is $55K to $60K 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.

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.

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.