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Vontier

<div>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<ul><li>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.</li><li>Manage suppliers by using processes to coordinate selection of the best source to provide continuous quality, delivery, and cost improvements.</li><li>Collaborate with Engineering to execute change notices and manage the required transitions with the suppliers to minimize the working capital impact.</li><li>Benchmark and interpret market conditions to identify and forecast the impact on cost drivers for the commodity.</li><li>Implement savings projects to drive year-over-year material productivity cost improvements through PPV and VAVE initiatives.</li><li>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.</li><li>Support Focused Factories and Material Planners as required ensuring a continuous flow of material to support production requirements.</li><li>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.</li></ul> 
Background and Skill
Bachelor&rsquo;s 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 VontierBenefits.com 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 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 applicant&rsquo;s geographic location. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
WHO IS GILBARCO VEEDER-ROOT
Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a Vontier company, is the worldwide technology leader for retail and commercial fueling operations, offering the broadest range of integrated solutions from the forecourt to the convenience store and head office. For over 150 years, Gilbarco has earned the trust of its customers by providing long-term partnership, uncompromising support, and proven reliability. Major product lines include fuel dispensers, tank gauges and fleet management systems.
WHO IS VONTIER 
Vontier (NYSE: VNT) is a global technology company powering the way the world moves. We empower businesses in the transport sector to adapt to a fast-changing landscape by uniting productivity, automation and multi-energy technologies.
Our smart, connected solutions serve roadside convenience retail stores, fleet operators, and auto repair technicians. From integrated payments and EV charging software to carwash technology and retail automation, we help customers stay productive and prepared for a rapidly evolving industry. 
 
With decades of expertise and a balanced portfolio, Vontier enables businesses to navigate complexity, unlock growth, and build a cleaner, safer future. Driven by continuous improvement and the dedication of Team Vontier, we empower businesses to think bigger, act boldly, and thrive on the road ahead. Learn more at www.vontier.com 
 
At Vontier, we empower you to steer your career in the direction of success with a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment. 
 
Our commitment to personal growth, work-life balance, and collaboration fuels a culture where your contributions drive meaningful change. We provide the roadmap for continuous learning, allowing creativity to flourish and ideas to accelerate into impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable future. 
 
Join our community of passionate people working together to navigate challenges and seize new opportunities. At Vontier, you are not on this journey alone, we are committed to equipping you with the tools and support you need to fuel your innovation, lead with impact, and thrive both personally and professionally. 
 
Together, let&rsquo;s power the way the world moves!
&quot;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.&quot;</div>

Strategic Buyer

<div>The Buyer will be a member of the Purchasing Organization and will be paired with a Purchasing Specialist to manage a large list of direct material suppliers. The role will be focused on strategic management of assigned suppliers, with a focus on continuous improvement and execution against key business metrics including inventory turns, customer order fill rates, and purchase price variance (PPV).
**This is a Hybrid Position. M/F are remote work days
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>
Work with Product Managers and Suppliers to develop strategic promotional plans. Negotiate price discounts in support of promotional plans.</li><li>
Negotiate annual Supplier sales rebate agreements.</li><li>
Manage Supplier performance through conducting Scorecard reviews and developing and implementing action plans for improvement.</li><li>
Other Supplier terms and conditions negotiations as needed.</li><li>
Work closely with Purchasing Specialist to manage assigned products and suppliers.</li><li>
Review and place purchase orders.</li><li>
Set and maintain JD Edwards system item planning parameters (lead times, minimum order quantities, safety stock, etc.).</li></ul>
CAREER PROGRESSIONS / PROMOTABLE TO:
This position has the potential for future progression within Matco Tools Supply Chain Organization.
WHO YOU ARE (Qualifications)
Attribute/Skill/Experience<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree<ul><li>
Concentration in Supply Chain</li></ul></li><li>
Prior Supply Chain Management Experience</li><li>
Strong communication skills - verbal, written</li><li>
Negotiating Training / Experience</li><li>
Computer skills/Experience<ul><li>
Microsoft Excel</li><li>
JD Edwards or Similar ERP System</li></ul></li><li>
Strong Problem Solving Skills</li></ul>
Fit Factors<ul><li>
Tenacity/Do What It Takes</li><li>
Effective Time Management and Personal Organization</li><li>
Sense of Urgency &ndash; Quick to Prioritize Multiple Tasks</li><li>
Flexibility &ndash; Able to Adapt to Changing Responsibilities</li><li>
Continuous Improvement, Doesn&rsquo;t Accept the Status Quo</li><li>
Leadership &amp; Followership</li></ul>
1ST 6 MONTHS DELIVERABLES:<ul><li>
Days 1-30:<ul><li>
Complete Buyer Immersion Plan</li><li>
Assume Daily Work of Managing Assigned Suppliers, Items, and Tasks</li></ul></li><li>
Days 31-90:<ul><li>
Identify Key Supplier Improvement Opportunities and Work with Suppliers and Purchasing Specialist on Implementation</li></ul></li><li>
Days 91-180:<ul><li>
Achieve KPI Targets for Role</li><li>
Implement improvement plans for opportunities</li><li>
Continue to look for opportunities for Improvement in Role</li></ul></li></ul> 
The base compensation range for this position is $66,000 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&rsquo;s geographic location. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Vontier partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. Visit VontierBenefits.com 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 is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid vacation, paid holidays (including floating holidays), and paid sick leave.*
WHO IS MATCO 
Matco Tools, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vontier Corporation, is a distributor of quality professional automotive equipment, tools, and toolboxes. Matco began operation in 1946 and, since 1979, has sold products directly to professional mechanics, enthusiasts, and those who value quality tools through a network of independent franchised mobile distributors who operate in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Products are also sold to central purchasing operations and other institutional customers through industrial sales representatives and via the internet. Matco is a franchising company, a distribution company, a financing company, a manufacturer of industry leading toolboxes, and a leading supplier of automotive technology solutions employing approximately 600 associates in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. For more information on Matco Tools, visit www.matcotools.com. 
 
BENEFITS 
Annual bonuses/incentives (depending on position) 
Immediate company benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.) 
401k with company match 
401k defined contribution after 1 year of service 
High level of employee engagement 
Walking path 
Dress for your day - every day casual/jeans 
Employee discounts 
Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays 
Paid maternity &amp; 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
#LI-KS1
#LI-Hybrid
WHO IS VONTIER 
Vontier (NYSE: VNT) is a global technology company powering the way the world moves. We empower businesses in the transport sector to adapt to a fast-changing landscape by uniting productivity, automation and multi-energy technologies.
Our smart, connected solutions serve roadside convenience retail stores, fleet operators, and auto repair technicians. From integrated payments and EV charging software to carwash technology and retail automation, we help customers stay productive and prepared for a rapidly evolving industry. 
 
With decades of expertise and a balanced portfolio, Vontier enables businesses to navigate complexity, unlock growth, and build a cleaner, safer future. Driven by continuous improvement and the dedication of Team Vontier, we empower businesses to think bigger, act boldly, and thrive on the road ahead. Learn more at www.vontier.com 
 
At Vontier, we empower you to steer your career in the direction of success with a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment. 
 
Our commitment to personal growth, work-life balance, and collaboration fuels a culture where your contributions drive meaningful change. We provide the roadmap for continuous learning, allowing creativity to flourish and ideas to accelerate into impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable future. 
 
Join our community of passionate people working together to navigate challenges and seize new opportunities. At Vontier, you are not on this journey alone, we are committed to equipping you with the tools and support you need to fuel your innovation, lead with impact, and thrive both personally and professionally. 
 
Together, let&rsquo;s power the way the world moves!
&quot;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.&quot;</div>

Buyer

<div>INTRODUCTION and WHAT YOU WILL DO (Job Responsibilities)
The Applications Support Manager for MDBS will lead the support, maintenance, and continuous improvement of MDBS &mdash; the sales and franchise operations application used by Matco franchisees. This role is responsible for ensuring high availability, excellent user experience, timely incident resolution, effective change management, and close collaboration with product, development, and franchise stakeholders to maximize system reliability and business value.
This is an on-site role located in Stow, Ohio.
Key responsibilities<ul><li>
Lead and manage the day-to-day application support team that provides Tier 1&ndash;3 support for MDBS used by Matco franchise owners, technicians, and franchise operations staff.</li><li>
Serve as primary escalation point for critical incidents affecting franchise sales, ordering, pricing, commissions, and reporting; coordinate incident response and communicate status to stakeholders.</li><li>
Track, prioritize, and oversee resolution of support tickets and defects using the ticketing system; ensure SLA and KPI targets are met.</li><li>
Own operational procedures for deployment, maintenance windows, backups, monitoring, and rollback for MDBS updates.</li><li>
Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, and franchise operations to translate business requirements into supportable changes and to validate fixes.</li><li>
Manage integrations between MDBS and third-party systems (POS, ERP, payment processors, inventory systems) and work with integration partners to resolve issues.</li><li>
Establish and maintain runbooks, knowledge base articles, troubleshooting guides, and training materials geared to franchise users and support staff.</li><li>
Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and observability around MDBS application health, performance, and usage trends.</li><li>
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce incident volume, mean time to resolution (MTTR), and recurring defects.</li><li>
Plan and manage on-call rotations, after-hours support, and incident postmortems; drive remediation and prevention actions.</li><li>
Manage vendor relationships for SaaS components, hosting, or third-party modules used by MDBS; evaluate vendor performance and escalations.</li><li>
Hire, coach, and develop support team members; conduct performance reviews and set team goals.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with relevant data security, privacy, and franchise contractual obligations.</li><li>
Provide regular reporting and dashboards to senior leadership on system health, ticket trends, release readiness, and improvement initiatives.</li></ul>
WHO YOU ARE (Qualifications)
Required qualifications and experience<ul><li>
8+ years of experience in applications support, application management, or technical operations, including at least 5 years in a people-leadership role.</li><li>
Hands-on experience supporting business-critical sales or franchise management systems, ideally in retail, distribution, or franchise networks.</li><li>
Solid understanding of application architectures, integrations (APIs, ETL), databases (SQL), and web/mobile application support.</li><li>
Experience with incident management, change control, release management, and ITIL or similar operational frameworks.</li><li>
Proven ability to lead cross-functional incident response and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including franchise owners.</li><li>
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to triage complex issues under pressure.</li><li>
Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., New Relic, Datadog, Splunk) and ticketing/ITSM tools (e.g., Jira Service Management, ServiceNow).</li><li>
Excellent customer service orientation, with demonstrated ability to build trust with franchise partners and internal stakeholders.</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.</li></ul>
Desired skills and certifications<ul><li>
Experience with POS, order management, or commission/compensation systems.</li><li>
Familiarity with cloud hosting platforms (AWS, Azure) and CI/CD pipelines.</li><li>
Knowledge of data privacy, PCI compliance, or franchise contractual requirements.</li><li>
Certifications: ITIL Foundation, PMP or equivalent, SQL certifications, relevant vendor certifications.</li></ul>
Key performance indicators (KPIs)<ul><li>
Mean time to acknowledge and resolve incidents (MTTR).</li><li>
Percentage of incidents resolved within SLA.</li><li>
First-contact resolution rate for Tier 1 support.</li><li>
Number of recurring issues reduced per quarter.</li><li>
System uptime/availability for MDBS (target agreed with stakeholders).</li><li>
Customer satisfaction score (CSAT) from franchisee support interactions.</li><li>
Time to deploy critical fixes and quality of post-release metrics.</li></ul>
Working environment and expectations<ul><li>
Role may require occasional after-hours support and on-call rotation to handle critical incidents impacting franchise sales.</li><li>
Frequent stakeholder communication with franchise operations, product teams, and external vendors.</li><li>
Willingness to travel to regional franchise offices or meetings as needed.</li></ul>
Success profile &mdash; what success looks like in 6&ndash;12 months<ul><li>
Stabilized incident trend with a measurable reduction in repeat incidents and improved MTTR.</li><li>
Clear runbooks, knowledge base, and onboarding materials in place for franchisees and new support hires.</li><li>
Reliable monitoring and alerting configured that detect issues before they affect franchise sales.</li><li>
Strong relationships with franchise stakeholders and a predictable release/change process that minimizes disruption.</li></ul>
#LI-LP1#LI-Hybrid #LI-Onsite #findyourpath #fuelyourpassion
Vontier partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. Visit VontierBenefits.com 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 is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off up to 120 hours, 13 paid holidays (including 3 floating holidays) per year 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 applicant&rsquo;s geographic location. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
WHO IS MATCO 
Matco Tools, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vontier Corporation, is a distributor of quality professional automotive equipment, tools, and toolboxes. Matco began operation in 1946 and, since 1979, has sold products directly to professional mechanics, enthusiasts, and those who value quality tools through a network of independent franchised mobile distributors who operate in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Products are also sold to central purchasing operations and other institutional customers through industrial sales representatives and via the internet. Matco is a franchising company, a distribution company, a financing company, a manufacturer of industry leading toolboxes, and a leading supplier of automotive technology solutions employing approximately 600 associates in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. For more information on Matco Tools, visit www.matcotools.com. 
 
BENEFITS 
Annual bonuses/incentives (depending on position) 
Immediate company benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.) 
401k with company match 
401k 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 &amp; 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
WHO IS VONTIER 
Vontier (NYSE: VNT) is a global technology company powering the way the world moves. We empower businesses in the transport sector to adapt to a fast-changing landscape by uniting productivity, automation and multi-energy technologies.
Our smart, connected solutions serve roadside convenience retail stores, fleet operators, and auto repair technicians. From integrated payments and EV charging software to carwash technology and retail automation, we help customers stay productive and prepared for a rapidly evolving industry. 
 
With decades of expertise and a balanced portfolio, Vontier enables businesses to navigate complexity, unlock growth, and build a cleaner, safer future. Driven by continuous improvement and the dedication of Team Vontier, we empower businesses to think bigger, act boldly, and thrive on the road ahead. Learn more at www.vontier.com 
 
At Vontier, we empower you to steer your career in the direction of success with a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment. 
 
Our commitment to personal growth, work-life balance, and collaboration fuels a culture where your contributions drive meaningful change. We provide the roadmap for continuous learning, allowing creativity to flourish and ideas to accelerate into impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable future. 
 
Join our community of passionate people working together to navigate challenges and seize new opportunities. At Vontier, you are not on this journey alone, we are committed to equipping you with the tools and support you need to fuel your innovation, lead with impact, and thrive both personally and professionally. 
 
Together, let&rsquo;s power the way the world moves!
&quot;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.&quot;</div>

Applications Support Manager

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