What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Sourcing Director NA/EU position at OTT HydroMet?
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At Ott, a Veralto company, we protect the world's water resources by equipping the people who manage them with trusted, decision-ready intelligence. We deliver connected water monitoring solutions to help communities and professionals understand, manage, and protect dynamic water resources. With our field-proven technology, we deliver clarity and confidence for our customers — from a single monitoring site to a global network.
As part of the Ott team and the broader Veralto network, you’ll contribute to solutions that make a meaningful impact on the world. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to grow your career and build your skills.
We Offer
This leader plays a critical role within the Global Strategic Sourcing organization and is responsible for achieving aggressive strategic key performance indicators (KPIs) while building a world-class supply base that supports the manufacturing of water quality applications for laboratory and process instruments serving Ott customers globally.
This role requires a leader who operates with the highest level of personal, professional, and ethical conduct while driving operational excellence, strategic execution, and team development.
This position is part of the Global Operations team located in Fort Collins, CO and will be an On-Site role.
In this role, a typical day will look like:
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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.
The compensation range for this role is $ 180,000 - $ 210,000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Incentive Pay.
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.
US residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. 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. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
The EEO posters are available here.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@veralto.com to request accommodation.
Unsolicited Assistance
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 Veralto companies, 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.
, Dolores Conde
- Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you.
- Thriving in a supportive team environment that inspires you to strive for excellence.
- Collaborating with a vibrant, inclusive, global team.
At Ott, a Veralto company, we protect the world's water resources by equipping the people who manage them with trusted, decision-ready intelligence. We deliver connected water monitoring solutions to help communities and professionals understand, manage, and protect dynamic water resources. With our field-proven technology, we deliver clarity and confidence for our customers — from a single monitoring site to a global network.
As part of the Ott team and the broader Veralto network, you’ll contribute to solutions that make a meaningful impact on the world. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to grow your career and build your skills.
We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive health benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Professional onboarding and training opportunities
- Career coaching and development opportunities
- Flexible work environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful global impact
This leader plays a critical role within the Global Strategic Sourcing organization and is responsible for achieving aggressive strategic key performance indicators (KPIs) while building a world-class supply base that supports the manufacturing of water quality applications for laboratory and process instruments serving Ott customers globally.
This role requires a leader who operates with the highest level of personal, professional, and ethical conduct while driving operational excellence, strategic execution, and team development.
This position is part of the Global Operations team located in Fort Collins, CO and will be an On-Site role.
In this role, a typical day will look like:
- Initially establish strong buyer processes, operating cadence, and standard work for the Fort Collins purchasing team to ensure disciplined execution and scalability.
- Transition into full ownership of the Strategic Sourcing organization by driving enterprise-level sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and long-term value creation.
- Provide strategic and technical leadership with a strong emphasis on communication, people development, and building a high-performing, team-oriented culture.
- Develop and execute commodity strategies that optimize the supply base and drive strong outcomes related to cost, quality, and delivery.
- Manage supplier relationships, supplier performance, contracts, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Own and drive strategic KPIs including Purchase Price Variance (PPV), Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD), Contract Management, Supplier Risk Management (SRM), and Days Payable Outstanding (DPO).
- Understand how sourcing performance impacts operating margin expansion (OMX) and other core value drivers (CVDs).
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement through rigorous application of Veralto Enterprise System (VES) tools and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Veralto Procurement teams to drive alignment and business results.
- Monitor global market conditions across commodity categories and use data-driven insights to develop sourcing strategies that exceed business objectives.
- Minimum of 6-8 years of leadership experience required
- Minimum of 10 years of supply chain experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management preferred
- Experience in strategic planning, negotiations, finance, Microsoft Office, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems required
- Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities
- Understanding of manufacturing processes
- Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement tools and methodologies
- Proven success in developing teams and leading people
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
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.
The compensation range for this role is $ 180,000 - $ 210,000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Incentive Pay.
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.
US residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. 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. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
The EEO posters are available here.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@veralto.com to request accommodation.
Unsolicited Assistance
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 Veralto companies, 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.
, Dolores Conde
Salary : $180,000 - $210,000