Senior Buyer

AMETEK; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AMETEK benefits

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. seeks a Senior Buyer to manage purchasing of raw materials, outside services, equipment and supplies for our operations at favorable prices while meeting quality, quantity and delivery needs.

You will analyze demand, build production purchase orders using Kanbans or consignment where applicable, negotiate cost reductions, select suppliers, and support new product builds to meet timelines. Proficiency in Excel and ERP (SAP/Oracle) and fluent English are required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 5+ years' experience; bachelor's preferred.
• Proven supplier negotiations experience.
• Experience with consignment and supplier inventory.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
• ERP experience (SAP/Oracle).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Teamwork and strong communication skills.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand to build POs for production with Kanban and consignment where applicable.
• Negotiate cost reductions with suppliers.
• Select suppliers based on research and performance.
• Support new product builds and material sourcing to meet timelines.
• Coordinate material deliveries for machine builds and maintenance.
• Perform supplier visits and audits.
• Improve inventory turns with lead-time reductions.
• Provide forecasts by converting sales demand to material demand.
• Notify departments of schedule, price, or supplier changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Excel Pivot Tables

ERP systems SAP/Oracle

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

English fluent

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

The Senior 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 5 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)
• 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: 85,000
• 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.
• For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.

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].