Purchasing Specialist

AMETEK, Inc.; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Specialist in Germantown, MD to ensure uninterrupted material flow for manufacturing.

You will manage PO creation, pricing validation, lead times, and supplier follow-up while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve cost, quality, and delivery goals. The role requires 2–5 years in purchasing or related fields, an associate degree, strong Excel/ERP skills, and a focus on data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• An Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory management, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow-through.
• Strong problem-solving skills with data analysis to support decisions.
• Experience building supplier relationships and supporting pricing, sourcing, or negotiation activities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily procurement activities including purchase orders, pricing validation, order follow-up, and supplier communication.
• Support procurement strategies aligned with quality, cost, delivery, and inventory objectives.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and participate in pricing, sourcing, and contract discussions.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance; mitigate supply chain risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand sourcing requirements and supplier qualifications.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier documentation, and system data.
• Investigate and resolve purchasing, supplier, inventory, and invoice issues promptly.
• Track, analyze, and report purchasing metrics and cost savings.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for purchasing processes and inventory management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Business or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Ariba

Qlik

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Business Unit: Ophthalmic & Precision Solutions

Posting Date: Sep 15, 2026

Job Description

The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted flow of materials and services that support manufacturing and business operations. This role partners with suppliers and cross-functional teams to procure quality products at competitive costs, maintain inventory accuracy, support compliance requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional who enjoys solving problems, managing priorities, and building effective supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Specialist will:

• Execute daily procurement activities, including purchase order creation, order placement, lead time verification, pricing validation, order acknowledgment review, rescheduling, and supplier follow-up.

• Support procurement strategies aligned with quality, cost, delivery, and inventory objectives.

• Build and maintain supplier relationships and participate in pricing, sourcing, and contract discussions.

• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, including quality, delivery, reliability, responsiveness, and compliance.

• Identify and support the mitigation of supplier and supply chain risks.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand sourcing requirements and support supplier selection and qualification activities.

• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier documentation, and system data.

• Investigate and resolve purchasing, supplier, inventory, receiving, and invoice-related issues in a timely manner.

• Track, analyze, and report purchasing metrics, including cost savings, supplier performance, delivery performance, and inventory trends.

• Recommend and support continuous improvement initiatives related to purchasing processes, inventory management, and supplier performance.

• Receive, stock, organize, and issue inventory to support operational needs.

• Participate in cycle counts and physical inventory activities to ensure 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

The successful candidate will possess:

• An Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two to five years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory management, manufacturing operations, or a related field.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow-through.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and support business decisions.

• Experience building supplier relationships and supporting pricing, sourcing, or negotiation activities.

• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and cost efficiency. 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, material planning, and supply chain best practices.

• Professional purchasing or supply chain certification, such as APICS, CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, or an equivalent credential.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 65,000

Salary Maximum: 85,000

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 $7.5billion.

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.

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].