Procurement Manager

AMETEK; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Process Instruments in Pittsburgh is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the procurement team, optimize supplier contracts, and drive cost-effective purchasing across the site.

The role requires at least 10 years in procurement or operations, strong negotiation and leadership, and the ability to use data analytics and AI-driven tools to improve performance.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations management or business administration, is preferred.
• Possess a minimum of 10 years’ experience in Procurement, Operations Management, or related field.
• Be proficient in project management methodologies and tools – able to manage projects from initiation to completion, including scope, timeline, budget, and stakeholder management.
• Be highly proficient in data analysis and interpretation and be able to use data to inform decision‑making and drive process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Procurement: lead buying strategies to obtain goods and services of the required quality, quantity, and price while ensuring compliance.
• Cost: optimize costs across procurement and supply chain; negotiate favorable terms and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Inventory: manage inventory levels to meet demand and align with business goals.
• Supply Chain: oversee procurement contracts, outside processing and shipping contracts to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Vendor management

Cost optimization

Data analysis

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related

Tools

AI tools

Project management tools

Job description

At AMETEK Process Instruments, we focus our experience on designing new, innovative analyzers that help our customers achieve higher levels of productivity and quality. We do this by seeking out ways to overcome the limitations of current methods of process monitoring, control, and quality assurance. It is through this focus that we have created some of the most reliable and accurate technologies in the world.

Position Summary

The Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all procurement and vendor management related activities within the Process Instruments Pittsburgh location. This role involves managing the procurement team, owning the procurement processes, negotiating contracts with suppliers, executing vendor quality and compliance audits, and ensuring that goods and services are obtained in a timely, and cost-effective manner. In addition, the Procurement Manager is tasked with identifying opportunities for improvement, including supply chain management, logistics, inventory controls, category management, and low-cost region (LCR) sourcing strategies. To excel in this role the job holder should have a strong background in procurement and supply chain management, as well as experience in process improvement methodologies. Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills are essential for success in this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement: The Procurement Manager is responsible for developing the procurement team to successfully implement buying strategies that ensure PI Pittsburgh obtains goods and services of the required quality, quantity, and price, while minimizing risk and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations. This includes sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing vendor relationships, and conducting supplier performance evaluations.
• Cost: The Procurement Manager is responsible for optimizing costs across the procurement and supply chain processes. This involves identifying cost‑saving opportunities, negotiating favorable terms with suppliers, and implementing cost‑saving initiatives e.g., strategic low‑cost regional sourcing (landed costs), buying power from category management, etc.
• Inventory: This role involves managing inventory levels to ensure that PI Pittsburgh has the necessary supplies and materials to meet demand. The Procurement Manager will work closely with cross‑functional teams to optimize inventory levels and ensure that they are aligned with the goals of the business unit.
• Supply Chain: The Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing procurement, outside processing and sub‑assembly manufacturing contracts, shipping, and delivery (freight) contracts. The Procurement Manager will ensure that the supply chain is efficient, reliable, and as cost‑effective as possible (fully costed).

Knowledge & Experience

• Possess a minimum of 10 years’ experience in Procurement, Operations Management, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision‑marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI‑generated outputs
• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations management or business administration, is preferred.
• Be proficient in project management methodologies and tools – able to manage projects from initiation to completion, including scope, timeline, budget, and stakeholder management.
• Be highly proficient in data analysis and interpretation and be able to use data to inform decision‑making and drive process improvement. They should be able to identify trends, analyze data, and develop actionable insights to improve procurement and operational processes.

Compensation

• Employee Type: Salaried
• Currency: USD
• Salary Minimum: 80,000
• Salary Maximum: 130,000
• 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.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 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 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK 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. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].