Buyer

AMETEK, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

FSAs/HSA contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AMETEK FMH Aerospace is seeking a skilled Buyer in Irvine, CA to secure direct and MRO materials, support production schedules, and manage supplier performance. The role emphasizes adherence to quality standards, cost reduction, and strong cross-functional collaboration with Planning, Quality, and Finance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in business and at least three years in manufacturing procurement or planning, with ERP/MRP experience and blueprints/BOM literacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in procurement and/or planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred experience in government and aerospace purchasing.
• Ability to read blueprints, work with BOMs, and familiarity with an MRP system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Create Purchase Orders for approved vendors.
• Achieve On-Time-Delivery (OTD) and Cost-Savings goals.
• Purchase raw materials and processing per planning specifications to meet production schedules and ensure timely customer deliveries.
• Collaborate with Production Planning, Quality, and Finance to achieve metrics.
• Manage supplier relationships and procure goods and services to support production schedules.
• Work with multiple departments to keep them informed of delivery schedules, product quality, defects, and corrective actions.
• Implement Supplier-Managed Inventory programs where feasible.
• Conduct material planning and analyze material requirements to support current and future production.
• Negotiate with suppliers on delivery, quality, costs, and packaging.
• Secure both short and medium-term commitments.
• Resolve issues causing non-conformances that prevent parts from being processed.
• Maintain accuracy of MRP and adjust orders as needed.
• Manage supplier performance regarding OTD and Quality.
• Create action plans to correct supplier behavior if needed.
• Meet or exceed cost reduction initiatives (PPV).
• Demonstrate ability to use AI tools to improve productivity and decision-making.

Skills

Procurement

Planning

Negotiation

MRP/ERP literacy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

MS Excel

Job description

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AMETEK FMH Aerospace is seeking a skilled Buyer to join our Flexible Metal Hose (FMH) business unit. This full-time role is crucial for ensuring a continuous supply of direct and MRO materials, maintaining production levels at optimal cost while adhering to quality and quantity specifications. The Buyer will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager.

How You Will Do It:

• Create Purchase Orders for approved vendors.
• Achieve On-Time-Delivery (OTD) and Cost-Savings goals.
• Purchase raw materials and processing per planning specifications to meet production schedules and ensure timely customer deliveries.
• Collaborate frequently with Production Planning, Quality, and Finance to achieve metrics.
• Manage supplier relationships and procure goods and services, including raw materials, tools, parts, and supplies to support production schedules.
• Work closely with multiple departments to keep them informed of delivery schedules, product quality, defects, and corrective actions.
• Implement Supplier-Managed Inventory programs where feasible.
• Conduct material planning and analyze material requirements to establish an optimal supply for current and future production.
• Negotiate with suppliers on delivery, quality, costs, and packaging.
• Secure both short and medium-term commitments.
• Resolve issues causing non-conformances that prevent parts from being successfully processed into production inventory.
• Maintain accuracy of MRP (purchase order details) to allow for accurate manufacturing planning by deferring, canceling, or expediting orders as needed.
• Manage supplier performance regarding On-Time Delivery and Quality expectations.
• Create action plans to correct supplier behavior if they do not meet OTD or quality expectations.
• Meet or exceed cost reduction initiatives (PPV).
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

What We Look For:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in procurement and/or planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred experience in government and aerospace purchasing.
• Ability to read blueprints, work with BOMs, and familiarity with an MRP system.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes of metals.
• Skills in procurement and negotiation, planning, inventory management, and scheduling.
• Proven team player with strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills; self-direction is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Ambitious, flexible, and eager to learn and grow professionally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and experience with a major ERP system (Oracle or SAP).
• Candidates must be United States Citizens or Green Card holders.
• Training in proper RCCA is a plus.

What’s In It For You:

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance, plus a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
• Additional benefits such as Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with AMETEK contributions, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program to support your continued education.
• Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.
• Exciting, fast-paced environment where you can make a meaningful impact.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all AMETEK business entities.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 85,000

Salary Maximum: 105,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

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 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visithttps://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

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