Associate Buyer: Drive Materials & Supplier Collaboration

AMETEK, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking an Associate Buyer to support procurement activities for our production facility. The role focuses on issuing purchase orders, tracking supplier commitments, and maintaining procurement records to ensure materials are available for production.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented and organized, with an interest in growing a career in supply chain and procurement. You will work closely with suppliers, production planning, inventory management, and senior purchasing staff

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Business Admin, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of purchasing, supply chain, customer service, planning, or manufacturing experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to learn procurement and supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders and track supplier commitments.
• Maintain purchasing records within ERP systems.
• Monitor open orders and communicate with suppliers regarding shipment status.
• Support pull‑in and push‑out activities to align deliveries with production requirements.
• Coordinate with Quality and Operations on supplier issues.
• Assist with tracking corrective actions and supplier responses.
• Help ensure purchased materials meet company requirements.
• Help maintain inventory levels to support production schedules.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking an Associate Buyer to support procurement activities for our production facility. The role focuses on issuing purchase orders, tracking supplier commitments, and maintaining procurement records to ensure materials are available for production.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented and organized, with an interest in growing a career in supply chain and procurement. You will work closely with suppliers, production planning, inventory management, and senior purchasing staff