Strategic Buyer & Planner: Inventory, Sourcing

AMETEK Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) with company match

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Job summary

Petroleum Analyzer Company L.P. is seeking a Buyer/Planner to ensure the seamless flow of materials, components, and services that support production and customer demand.

You will manage the supply base with a focus on delivery performance, quality, cost optimization, and inventory efficiency. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who builds strong supplier relationships while driving continuous improvement across the supply chain, collaborating with production, engineering, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in purchasing, planning, or supply chain roles.
• APICS, CPIM, or CPSM certifications are an asset.
• Lean or Lean Six Sigma training and experience with Lean project deployment are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Production Supervisors and Planners to understand sub-assemblies, production sequences, and material requirements.
• Analyze inventory levels and product demand to determine reorder points, including spike management strategies to ensure availability while minimizing carrying costs.
• Maintain accurate inventory and purchasing data within the ERP system and follow established standard work procedures.
• Prepare and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery to meet operational needs.
• Procure a wide range of complex and technical parts, materials, and services.
• Coordinate procurement activities from initial intent to purchase through final delivery.
• Source, evaluate, and engage reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships to support quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to secure advantageous agreements while balancing cost, quality, and service.
• Lead and manage supplier Return Material Authorizations (RMAs) as needed.
• Resolve issues related to damage claims, rejections, returns, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes.
• Manage and optimize Kanban inventory levels, including CONWIP and other replenishment strategies.
• Conduct inventory analysis and support initiatives to increase inventory turns and reduce overall inventory value.
• Perform spend analysis and support contract planning with key vendors to drive cost optimization.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including value engineering/value analysis efforts with Manufacturing and Design Engineering teams.
• Review procurement-related risks and opportunities, developing proactive mitigation plans.
• Support R&D in identifying and qualifying suppliers for new components or partner manufacturers.
• Assist in developing and implementing supplier qualification processes.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.

Skills

ERP proficiency

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

AI productivity tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Business Admin

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Petroleum Analyzer Company L.P. is seeking a Buyer/Planner to ensure the seamless flow of materials, components, and services that support production and customer demand.

You will manage the supply base with a focus on delivery performance, quality, cost optimization, and inventory efficiency. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who builds strong supplier relationships while driving continuous improvement across the supply chain, collaborating with production, engineering, and