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Buyer (Onsite in Sterling, VA)

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Veralto

Sterling, VA (In Person)

$75,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/23/2026

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Job Description

Imagine yourself… + Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you. + Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project. + Thriving in a supportive team environment that inspires you to strive for excellence. It's possible with a role at Ott (https://www.ott.com/) , where you'll have the chance to shape the future of your career—and the future of our planet. At Ott, a Veralto company, we protect the world's water resources by equipping the people who manage them with trusted, decision-ready intelligence. We deliver connected water monitoring solutions to help communities and professionals understand, manage, and protect dynamic water resources. With our field-proven technology, we deliver clarity and confidence for our customers — from a single monitoring site to a global network. As part of the Ott team and the broader Veralto network, you'll contribute to solutions that make a meaningful impact on the world. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to grow your career and build your skills.
We offer:
+ Flexible working hours + Professional onboarding and training options + Powerful team looking forward to working with you + Career coaching and development opportunities + Health benefits + 401(k)
  • About the role
  • Reporting to the Operations Manager
  • ,•the Buyer is responsible for managing the procurement of materials, components, and services that support manufacturing, service, and operational requirements at our Sterling, VA site.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring material availability, cost competitiveness, supplier performance, and compliance with company policies. This position is part of the Supply Chain / Operations team, located in
  • Sterling, VA
  • , and is
  • on-site
  • .
    • In this role, a typical day will look like:
    • + Execute purchase orders for direct and indirect materials aligned with MRP signals, production schedules, and service requirements + Maintain inventory levels that support on-time delivery while minimizing excess and obsolescence + Expedite materials to mitigate supply risks and prevent production disruptions + Manage supplier relationships, including order confirmation, delivery performance, quality issues, and corrective actions + Support supplier negotiations on pricing, lead times, and commercial terms within defined authority + Monitor purchasing KPIs such as on-time delivery, cost variance, lead time, and supplier responsiveness + Support PPV, VAVE, and cost-reduction initiatives aligned with site objectives + Ensure purchased materials meet quality, regulatory, and documentation requirements + Maintain accurate purchasing, pricing, and supplier data in ERP systems + Resolve invoice discrepancies and receiving issues in a timely manner + Collaborate with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to align supply with operational needs + Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and lifecycle transitions •The essential requirements of the job include:•+ Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field, OR equivalent work experience + •2-3 years•of purchasing or supply chain experience in a •manufacturing or operations environment•+ Demonstrated working knowledge of •ERP/MRP systems•+ Experience executing purchase orders for direct and indirect materials + Experience supporting supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery metrics •It would be nice if you also possess:•+ Experience supporting •electronics, instrumentation, or regulated manufacturing environments•+ Exposure to •Lean, continuous improvement, or operational excellence•initiatives + Experience working with both domestic and international suppliers + Strong follow-through and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Ott is proud to be part of the environmental business within the Water Quality segment of Veralto (
    NYSE:
    VLTO), a $5.5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto's vibrant global network of 17,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment _where purpose meets possibility_ : where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you'll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we're Safeguarding the World's Most Vital Resources™—and building rewarding careers along the way.
    • US ONLY
    • :•The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.
    We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate's position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The compensation range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000 USD per year. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
    Note:
    No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
    US residents:
    In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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. The EEO posters are available
    • here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters)
    • . We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@veralto.com to request accommodation.
    • Unsolicited Assistance
    • We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings.
    All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at any of the Veralto companies (https://www.veralto.com/our-companies/) , in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Veralto and its companies. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Veralto and its companies because of the unsolicited referral.

    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.

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