Senior Buyer
Company: AMETEK, Inc.
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 7, 2025
Job Description:
Business Unit: Energy Conversion SolutionsPosting Date: Feb 25,
2025About Us:AMETEK's Programmable Power Business Unit (-$160M) is
headquartered in San Diego, CA and provides the most advanced Power
and Instrumentation solutions for Precision Stimulus, Process Power
and Measurement and Switching applications. We also provide a deep
expertise in Programmable Power, Data Acquisition and Functional
Test applications.Job Summary: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 entitiesEqual Opportunity
Employer:AMETEK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does 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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