Strategic Buyer for Electronics & PCBA Manufacturing

AMETEK; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Process Instruments in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a skilled Buyer to execute sourcing strategies and manage purchasing in a manufacturing environment. The role includes PO placement, expediting to meet production, and ERP/MRP-based planning to minimize shortages.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of buying experience, a degree in Supply Chain Management (or similar), and a proven ability to manage data, vendor relationships, and cross-functional collaboration. Travel and OT as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ Buyer or Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience executing sourcing strategies.
• Demonstrated experience buying domestically and internationally.
• CPM, APICS, CPSM or equivalent certification preferred.
• Knowledge of purchasing PCBA’s, Machined Parts, Electronics, and Metal Components in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Highly proficient in data analysis and interpretation and be able to use data to identify trends, develop actionable insights to improve sourcing and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the ERP system to place Purchase Orders while adhering to the Sourcing strategy to meet production material needs.
• Expedite with urgency all item shortages and vendor missed commitments.
• Work with the Sourcing Manager to align the purchase plan to the strategic plan.
• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally (Operations, Quality, Finance, Engineering, Procurement) to assess current and future purchasing requirements.
• Review MRP daily and execute buys for assigned commodity portfolio to meet the plan.
• Address shortages with urgency and communicate expectations to Operations.
• Actively participate in planning meetings with Purchasing and Operations.
• Work with vendors and Operations to address and resolve shortages or issues with purchase orders that will impact production plans.
• Escalate recurring vendor issues to the Sourcing Manager for assessment and resolution.
• Maintain excellent relationships with all vendors and internal customers.
• Maintain procurement data in the ERP system, including adding vendors as needed.
• Maintain Reorder Point and Reorder Quantity data in the ERP system to meet expected demand and inventory requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

AMETEK Process Instruments in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a skilled Buyer to execute sourcing strategies and manage purchasing in a manufacturing environment. The role includes PO placement, expediting to meet production, and ERP/MRP-based planning to minimize shortages.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of buying experience, a degree in Supply Chain Management (or similar), and a proven ability to manage data, vendor relationships, and cross-functional collaboration. Travel and OT as needed.