Expediter Procurement / Escalation Buyer

<p><b><span>Are you…   </span></b></p><p><span>Interested in working for an international and diverse company?</span></p><p><span>Interested in working for a company that is dedicated to sustainability?</span></p><p><span>If so, read on!</span></p><p></p><p><span>In a world increasingly focused on how humans can responsibly live within our environment, <b>OTT HydroMet</b>, 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.</span></p><p></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p></p><p><b>We offer:</b></p><ul><li><p><span>40 days of leave (vacation and ADV)</span></p></li><li><p><span>Professional onboarding and training options</span></p></li><li><p><span>Powerful team looking forward to working with you</span></p></li><li><p><span>Career coaching and development opportunities</span></p></li><li><p><span>Competitive salary and tax free commuter allowance</span></p></li><li><p><span>Many more benefits – reach out to find out more!</span></p></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the </span><b>Expediter Procurement / Escalation Buyer</b><span> is a highly operational role focused on </span>securing material availability in critical supply situations<span>.</span></p><p><span>You will act as the </span>key escalation point between suppliers and internal stakeholders<span>, ensuring that delays, shortages, and allocation risks are resolved quickly to protect production continuity.</span></p><p><span>This is a </span><b>project-driven role (approx. 6–12 months</b>)<span> created to address current supply chain challenges—particularly in the </span>electronics/components market<span>, where availability constraints directly impact business growth.</span><a href="https://veralto-my.sharepoint.com/personal/julia_vezzulla_hach_com/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B736ED82E-A06A-46A5-8BD9-D9BDAB6FCA84%7D&file=Alignment%20meeting%20-%20R10266114%20Expediter%20Procurement%20_%20Escalation%20Buyer.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true" target="_blank"><span> </span></a></p><p></p><p><span>This position is part of the </span>Procurement team<span>, based in </span>Delft (Netherlands)<span>, with flexibility to work remotely across </span><b>Germany, the Netherlands, or Poland</b><span>.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><b>In this role, a typical day will look like:<span> </span></b></p><ul><li><p><span>Acting as the </span>primary escalation point<span> for critical supplier issues impacting production or customer delivery</span></p></li><li><p>Expediting purchase orders<span> and proactively chasing delayed shipments with suppliers</span></p></li><li><p><span>Driving </span>recovery plans<span>, including prioritization, partial deliveries, and short-term capacity solutions</span></p></li><li><p><span>Managing </span>allocation situations and material shortages<span>, securing confirmed quantities and delivery timelines</span></p></li><li><p><span>Engaging directly with suppliers (including </span>on-site visits across Europe<span>) to resolve bottlenecks and improve responsiveness</span><a href="https://veralto-my.sharepoint.com/personal/julia_vezzulla_hach_com/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B736ED82E-A06A-46A5-8BD9-D9BDAB6FCA84%7D&file=Alignment%20meeting%20-%20R10266114%20Expediter%20Procurement%20_%20Escalation%20Buyer.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true" target="_blank"><span> </span></a></p></li><li><p><span>Collaborating closely with </span>Supply Chain, Production Planning, Manufacturing, and Logistics</p></li><li><p><span>Tracking risks, shortages, and escalation status, and communicating updates to stakeholders</span></p></li><li><p><span>Supporting </span>emergency sourcing actions<span> where needed</span></p></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><b>The requirements of the job include:<span> </span></b></p><ul><li><p><span>Willingness to travel between 25% to 50% of the time across Europe. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Dutch or German are a plus</span></p></li><li><p><span>Proven experience in </span>Procurement / Supply Chain<span>, with exposure to </span>expediting, order management, or supplier escalation<a href="https://veralto-my.sharepoint.com/personal/julia_vezzulla_hach_com/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B736ED82E-A06A-46A5-8BD9-D9BDAB6FCA84%7D&file=Alignment%20meeting%20-%20R10266114%20Expediter%20Procurement%20_%20Escalation%20Buyer.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true" target="_blank"><span> </span></a></p></li><li><p><span>Strong understanding of </span>delivery performance (OTD), lead times, shortages, and allocation scenarios<a href="https://veralto-my.sharepoint.com/personal/julia_vezzulla_hach_com/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B736ED82E-A06A-46A5-8BD9-D9BDAB6FCA84%7D&file=Alignment%20meeting%20-%20R10266114%20Expediter%20Procurement%20_%20Escalation%20Buyer.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true" target="_blank"><span> </span></a></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>Experience in </span>electronics, PCB manufacturing, or electronic components supply chains</p></li><li><p><span>Familiarity with </span>component distributors or brokers<span> markets</span><a href="https://veralto-my.sharepoint.com/personal/julia_vezzulla_hach_com/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B736ED82E-A06A-46A5-8BD9-D9BDAB6FCA84%7D&file=Alignment%20meeting%20-%20R10266114%20Expediter%20Procurement%20_%20Escalation%20Buyer.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true" target="_blank"><span> </span></a></p></li><li><p><span>Experience with ERP systems (e.g., </span>Infor LN / Syteline<span>)</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span>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 16,000 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.</span></p><p></p><p><b><b>#LI-JV1</b></b></p><p><b><b>#LI-Remote</b></b></p><p></p><p></p><p>At Veralto, 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.<span>  </span>Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.<br> </p><p><b>Unsolicited Assistance</b></p><p><span>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 </span><a href="https://www.veralto.com/our-companies/" target="_blank">Veralto companies</a><span>, 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.</span></p>

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