Buyer II (Onsite in Fort Collins, CO)

Veralto Global•Fort Collins, CO

4d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. Owning your ambition and fueling your career growth. It’s possible with a role at OTT , where you’ll have the chance to shape the future of your career—and the future of our planet. In a world increasingly focused on how humans can responsibly live within our environment, OTT, a Veralto company, is on the frontlines of creating the critical water and weather solutions that ensure a safer future for us all. By partnering with our customers around the world, we help detect floods, make solar power more efficient, protect the environment, and ultimately save lives. Our collaborative, diverse team is made up of engineers and scientists, marketers and researchers; people who’ve been in the industry for decades or have just arrived with fresh ideas. We’re driven by a love of problem-solving and inventive thinking, and by the unique impact our customers make on people’s everyday lives. Bringing our global team together within our renowned brands affords us unsurpassed strength and expertise in meteorology and hydrology—and gives you the chance to build a meaningful career, with work that makes an everyday impact and a culture that prioritizes your growth and development. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Buyer II plays a key role in ensuring manufacturing is consistently supported through effective material planning, purchasing, and supplier coordination. In this role, you will manage the flow of materials, minimize excess inventory, and partner closely with suppliers and internal teams to support operational excellence and continuous improvement. This position is part of the Supply Chain team and is located in Fort Collins, CO with an onsite work arrangement.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, or a related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
Experience working in a Lean manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of Kanban or pull‑based inventory systems.
Ability to analyze supply and demand data to support purchasing decisions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field
Training in JIT, Lean Supply Chain tools, and/or Inventory Management.

Responsibilities

Monitoring consumption‑based procurement reports and executing purchase orders in line with recommended ordering practices.
Reviewing past‑due purchase orders and proactively coordinating with suppliers on delivery status and updated timelines.
Responding to expedite requests to avoid manufacturing disruptions and support production continuity.
Analyzing supply and demand to prepare, release, and manage purchase orders, gaining approvals when required.
Partnering closely with suppliers to coordinate orders, deliveries, and continuous improvement opportunities.
Supporting engineering changes and supplier change requests for purchased products in production.
Contributing to new product development efforts by supporting quoting activities, sourcing sample materials, and transitioning new products into production.
Identifying waste and driving process improvements aligned with Lean manufacturing principles, including Kanban and pull‑based inventory systems.
Supporting inventory control activities such as discrepancy resolution, usage analysis, and cycle counts as needed.