Senior Buyer

Company: AMETEK, Inc.
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 3, 2025

Job Description:

Business Unit: Energy Conversion SolutionsPosting Date: Feb 25, 2025Job Description:The Senior Buyer plays a critical role in our manufacturing process by overseeing the procurement of electronic components, metals, fabricated parts, and assemblies for our electronic instruments. In this dynamic, high-mix environment, you will ensure timely delivery of materials while aligning with our strategic supply chain goals. Your expertise will directly contribute to our operational efficiency and cost management.Key Responsibilities:

• Perform complex purchasing activities including pricing, volume discounts, negotiating terms and long-term contracts with suppliers, and delivery of goods/services to support build plans and forecast.
• Drive initiatives to reduce inventory levels and lower material costs.
• Negotiate the best terms (price, delivery, and payment terms) with suppliers, while maintaining efficient output of purchase orders, to reach the highest quality at the best value.
• Collaborate with suppliers to address non-conformance and/or underperformance issues.
• Manage material flow issues proactively to meet business demands.
• Determine optimal supply chain strategy at a tactical level for all parts.
• Establish optimal supplier base working through the Commodity Managers.
• Establish optimal supply chain arrangement for each and every component requirement.
• Interpret MRP output and place purchase orders.
• Implement supply chain strategy through Warehousing and Planning at the part number level of detail.
• Respond to daily shortage report.
• Purchase order administration and follow-up.
• Process supplier returns and replacements.
• Assist Accounts Payable in resolving related issues.
• Complete tasks and special projects as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience executing the tactical and strategic duties of the Purchasing function in electronics manufacturing.
• Due to the nature of our programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the U.S. and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.Desired Qualifications:
• Proven track record for executing a visual replenishment (two-bin) system fed from a bonded inventory at supplier location.
• Aptitude in decision making and working with numbers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and MRP; familiarity with Oracle, Navision, or ManMan is a plus.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of success.
• Ability to create and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
• Excellent communication skills: verbal communication, presentations, and business writing.What's in It for You:
• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off
• Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k), plus matching
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entitiesAdditional Details:Location Information:This role is based in San Diego, California.AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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