Buyer II (Onsite in Fort Collins, CO)

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.

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)

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.

In this role, a typical day will look like:

• 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.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• 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.

It would be nice if you also possess:

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

OTT HydroMet is proud to part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $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.

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.

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