Overview

Lead Buyer, New Product Development at Videojet, a Veralto company. This is a hybrid role based in Huntingdon, UK or Nottingham, UK. You will establish professional and innovative procurement practices to strategically develop and sustainably source assigned commodities globally, assuring long-term supply for Veralto at world-class levels of quality, delivery, and total cost. The position contributes to new product development, working closely with Research and Development teams to launch world-class products. Focus areas include early supplier engagement, sourcing and launch materials management.

In this role, a typical day will look like

• Participate and take ownership of new product development procurement activities from early-stage identification of market requirements through to product launch
• Complete components planning and procurement (dock to stock), Suppliers on Board, Delivery and Cost targets met, and successful product planning hand-off to Commodity Manager and Buyer-planners
• Collaborate and foster excellent relationships between Suppliers, Engineering and Supply-Chain teams to support delivery of world-class products and services
• Represent Procurement in cross-functional project teams to deliver the new product on time and on cost
• Provide regular reports and updates on project status including cost and on-time delivery
• Interface with recent acquisitions to develop and implement Global Procurement best practices for product development innovation and VAVE
• Develop and manage the prototype supply base and end-of-life supply base
• Negotiate favorable commercial terms for Videojet

Responsibilities

• Participate and take ownership of new product development procurement activities from early-stage identification of market requirement through to product launch
• Complete components planning and procurement (dock to stock), Suppliers on Board, Delivery and Cost targets met, and successful product planning hand-off to Commodity Manager’s and Buyer-planners
• Collaborate and foster excellent relationships between our Suppliers, Engineering and Supply-Chain teams to support the delivery of world-class products and services
• Represent Procurement in the cross-functional project team to deliver the new product on time, and on cost
• Provide regular reports and updates on project status including cost and on-time delivery
• Interface with recent acquisitions to develop and implement Global Procurement best practices for product development innovation and VAVE
• Develop and manage the prototype supply base and end-of-life supply base
• Negotiate favorable commercial terms for Videojet

Essential requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (technical background desirable)
• 4+ years of professional Procurement experience (will consider Supply Chain, Operations or Project Management) ideally with a global outlook
• Microsoft Office experience (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Familiar with ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
• Lean Manufacturing certifications desirable
• Travel: Travel up to 25% could be required and may be higher at times. Travel regions may include Europe, the US, and countries in Asia or South America

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Professional onboarding and training options
• Powerful team looking forward to working with you
• Career coaching and development opportunities

About Videojet and Veralto

Videojet is part of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. Videojet’s technologies play a critical role in ensuring the safety and authenticity of products sold globally in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial marketplaces. As part of the Veralto network, you’ll work with products that make an everyday impact and have opportunities to deepen your skillset and pursue your ambitions. Join us to safeguard essential resources and build a rewarding career.

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