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Strategic Buyer Greensboro, NC
Job Location:
Job Location:
Greensboro, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
10 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS- Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available toVeterans Transitioning Military National Guard and Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set education requirements and experience please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.
Purpose of Position
The Strategic Buyer is a member of the Commodity Team who reports to the Commodity Manager in the development and management of suppliers in a specific commodity segment. Through the Commodity Manager the Strategic Buyer helps to implement the creation of the vision for the supply base to support existing products I services as well as new products I technology.
Key Responsibilities
Act as primary interface for Gilbarco and its customers to communicate to suppliers the needs and expectations of product quality delivery performance and overall company goals.
Manage suppliers by using processes to coordinate selection of the best source to provide continuous quality delivery and cost improvements.
Collaborate with Engineering to execute change notices and manage the required transitions with the suppliers to minimize the working capital impact.
Benchmark and interpret market conditions to identify and forecast the impact on cost drivers for the commodity.
Implement savings projects to drive year-over-year material productivity cost improvements through PPV and VAVE initiatives.
Negotiate agreements with suppliers to provide continuous year-over-year improvements in performance including quality delivery cost and collaboration through the implementation of programs such as Vendor-Managed Inventory.
Support Focused Factories and Material Planners as required ensuring a continuous flow of material to support production requirements.
Participate and support corporate commodity teams in the development and consolidation of the supply base in order to bring the most cost effective solutions to all Danaher/Fortive companies.
Purpose of Position
The Strategic Buyer is a member of the Commodity Team who reports to the Commodity Manager in the development and management of suppliers in a specific commodity segment. Through the Commodity Manager the Strategic Buyer helps to implement the creation of the vision for the supply base to support existing products I services as well as new products I technology.
Key Responsibilities
Act as primary interface for Gilbarco and its customers to communicate to suppliers the needs and expectations of product quality delivery performance and overall company goals.
Manage suppliers by using processes to coordinate selection of the best source to provide continuous quality delivery and cost improvements.
Collaborate with Engineering to execute change notices and manage the required transitions with the suppliers to minimize the working capital impact.
Benchmark and interpret market conditions to identify and forecast the impact on cost drivers for the commodity.
Implement savings projects to drive year-over-year material productivity cost improvements through PPV and VAVE initiatives.
Negotiate agreements with suppliers to provide continuous year-over-year improvements in performance including quality delivery cost and collaboration through the implementation of programs such as Vendor-Managed Inventory.
Support Focused Factories and Material Planners as required ensuring a continuous flow of material to support production requirements.
Participate and support corporate commodity teams in the development and consolidation of the supply base in order to bring the most cost effective solutions to all Danaher/Fortive companies.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Background and Skill
Bachelors degree is required. Two years or more of purchasing experience is preferred. Sound presentation skills and the ability to communicate to the highest levels of management internally and externally is key to the role. Negotiation skills have been demonstrated. Team leader and team member effectiveness has been exhibited. Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint is necessary to analyze and report key measures.
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 womens 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 15 days each year 13 paid holidays (including 3 floating holidays) 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 applicants geographic location. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.
About Company
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