Buyer

About the Role

This position is responsible for the purchasing execution of sourcing strategies for an assigned commodity portfolio at AMETEK Process Instruments' Pittsburgh, PA location. The Buyer will place and expedite purchase orders to ensure material availability for production, utilize ERP tools like MRP to plan material deliveries, minimize shortages, and achieve inventory objectives. The role also involves maintaining purchasing data in the ERP system and resolving discrepancies in invoices and purchase orders.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the ERP system to place Purchase Orders while adhering to the Sourcing strategy to meet production material needs.
• Expedite item shortages and vendor missed commitments with urgency.
• Work with the Sourcing Manager to align the purchase plan to the strategic plan.
• Collaborate 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 resolve shortages or issues with purchase orders impacting 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.

Requirements

• At least 5 years’ Buyer or Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or similar is preferred.
• 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 to identify trends and develop actionable insights for improving sourcing and procurement processes.
• Limited travel and overtime as needed.

Internal & External Contacts

• Vendors
• Operations
• Quality
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Product Management
• Engineering
• Purchasing
• Sales

Pay

Salary range: $65,000 – $95,000 USD (salaried position). The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location.