Purchasing Associate

AMETEK; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Associate to help maintain a steady flow of materials and services for manufacturing operations. You will work with suppliers and internal teams to secure quality products at competitive costs, manage inventory accuracy, and support continuous improvement efforts.

The role emphasizes problem solving, attention to detail, and building strong supplier relationships. You will handle daily procurement activities, track performance, and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in business, supply chain, or operations.
• Experience supporting purchasing, procurement, or inventory functions.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily procurement activities: PO creation, placement, lead time checks, pricing, acknowledgements, rescheduling, supplier follow-up.
• Support procurement strategies aligned with quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships; assist with pricing and contracts.
• Evaluate supplier performance on quality, reliability, delivery, and compliance.
• Identify and reduce supplier and supply chain risks; support supplier selection.
• Maintain purchasing records and documentation; resolve issues promptly.
• Track and report purchasing metrics including cost and supplier performance.
• Participate in cycle counts and inventory accuracy efforts.
• Follow quality procedures and regulatory requirements; comply with policies.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier relationships

Data-driven decisions

Multi-tasking

ERP proficiency

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Business / Supply Chain / Operations

Tools

ERP systems

Ariba

Qlik

Job description

As a Purchasing Associate, you will help ensure the uninterrupted flow of materials and services that support manufacturing and business operations. You will work with suppliers and internal teams to procure quality products at competitive costs, maintain inventory accuracy, support compliance, and contribute to process improvements. This role is a strong fit if you enjoy solving problems, managing details, and building effective supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily procurement activities, including purchase order creation, order placement, lead time verification, pricing validation, order acknowledgements, rescheduling, and supplier follow-up.
• Support procurement strategies aligned with quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and assist with pricing and contract discussions.
• Evaluate supplier performance, including quality, reliability, delivery, and compliance.
• Identify and help reduce supplier and supply chain risks.
• Partner with internal teams to understand sourcing needs and support supplier selection.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Resolve purchasing, supplier, inventory, or invoice-related issues in a timely manner.
• Track and report purchasing metrics, including cost and supplier performance information.
• Support continuous improvement of purchasing procedures and documentation.
• Receive, stock, organize, and issue inventory to support operational needs.
• Participate in cycle counts and physical inventory activities to support inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Follow applicable quality procedures and support compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory, or operations functions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to use data to support decisions.
• Supplier relationship and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Medical device industry experience.
• Experience using ERP systems, Ariba, Qlik, or similar procurement and analytics tools.
• Knowledge of inventory control and supply chain best practices

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 90,000

Salary Maximum: 110,000

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. Visit https://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].