Buyer

AMETEK, Inc.; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a Buyer in the United States to optimize purchases of raw materials, services, and equipment while ensuring quality and delivery targets. You will prepare bids, select suppliers, and manage vendor relationships to achieve favorable pricing and terms.

The role supports production, line operations, and new product builds. Strong negotiation, ERP proficiency, and AI-enabled decision-making are important for success.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 3+ years related experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Advanced supplier negotiations on price, delivery, MOQ, lead times and terms.
• Experience with Consignment and Supplier Inventory.
• Excel expertise (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Ability to use AI tools to improve productivity and decision-making.
• ERP proficiency (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand to build purchase orders for production using KanBans and consignment.
• Negotiate cost reductions with suppliers.
• Select and suggest suppliers based on research and performance.
• Support new product builds and ensure timely material deliveries.
• Support machine builds, tooling, and maintenance material purchases.
• Perform supplier visits and audits.
• Maximize inventory turns with lead time reductions and minimal order quantities.
• Provide forecasts by converting sales demand into material demand.
• Notify departments of delivery, price, or supplier changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Consignment & Inventory

Excel

AI tools usage

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Fluent in English

Education

Associate degree or 3+ years experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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Business Unit: Advanced Medical Components

Job Description:

The Buyer role is responsible to purchase at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, delivery and other factors, raw materials, outside services, equipment, machinery and/or supplies for the operation of the organization. Prepare bid specifications, receive bids, and make purchases of commodities or goods where the financial impact is moderate. Work directly in support of line operations and in collaboration with department managers, engineers, or operations staff. Participate in the selection of vendor sources and has considerable latitude in determining acceptable price.

Role and Responsibilities

• Analyze existing demand to build purchase orders for production demand using KanBans and vendor consignment wherever applicable.
• Negotiate cost reductions with suppliers.
• Select and suggest suppliers based on research, past performance, product offerings, service, etc.
• Support new product builds, searching for appropriate raw materials and managing deliveries to meet project timelines.
• Support machine builds, tooling, and maintenance managing the purchase of materials specified by Operations setting up KanBan as appropriate.
• Perform supplier visits, including supplier audits.
• Maximize inventory turns through lead time reductions and minimal order quantities while still ensuring material is available to the floor.
• Provide forecasts to supply chain by converting sales demand into material demand utilizing bills of materials, yield, etc.
• Alert appropriate departments of changes to delivery schedule, price, or supplier change requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates degree or at least 3 years of applicable experience required (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Advanced skills in supplier negotiations regarding price, delivery/MOQ/lead times, quality specifications and payment terms
• Experience with Consignment & Supplier Inventory
• Advanced computer skills including Windows Office Suite, specifically Excel skills (pivot tables, VLookup, data analysis)
• 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
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Attention to detail and accuracy with excellent organizational skills is necessary
• Exceptional problem-solving, verbal and written communication, and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and work well with others
• Fluent in English

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 70,000

Salary Maximum: 90,000

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.

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.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].