Direct Procurement Specialist

About the Company:

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of approximately $5 billion.

AMETEK has 17,000 colleagues at more than 150 operating locations, and a global network of sales, service and support locations in 30 countries around the world.

The AMETEK Growth Model combines its four growth strategies of Operational Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions, Global & Market Expansion, and New Product Development, with a disciplined focus on cash generation and capital deployment. By executing the AMETEK Growth Model, the company seeks to generate shareholder value by doubling earnings per share over the course of each business cycle.

AMETEK consists of two operating groups, both with highly differentiated technology and leading positions in niche markets:

Electronic Instruments - a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of advanced analytical, test and measurement instrumentation for the energy, aerospace, power, research, medical and industrial markets.
Electromechanical - a differentiated supplier of automation and precision motion control solutions, and highly engineered electrical interconnects, specialty metals and thermal management systems.

For our AMETEK CTS business unit, we are looking for a Direct procurement specialist at our location in Subotica, Serbia.

AMETEK CTS (Compliance Test Solutions) is a global leader in the electronic testing field for more than 30 years. Our manufacturing facilities are in Germany, Serbia, UK and Switzerland where the headquarters is based. We also have a worldwide sales and service network. The product portfolio comprises testing systems for conducted and radiated disturbances as well as amplifiers in the RF and microwave range. AMETEK CTS is uniquely positioned to serve the EMC community. Under AMETEK CTS, the renowned EMC and RF product brands - EM TEST, TESEQ and MILMEGA - are united into a single global business offering innovative customer solutions and services to almost all industries.

Key Responsibilities of the Direct procurement specialist include:

• Responsible for the procurement of electronic and mechanical components for our production processes.
• Evaluation of supplier offers with regard to prices, quality, and delivery times, as well as optimizing the existing supplier network.
• Preparation of inquiries, negotiation of contracts, and establishment of purchasing conditions.
• Close coordination with internal departments such as production, development, and quality control to coordinate material requirements.
• Actively identify cost reduction and efficiency optimization potentials in supply chain management.
• Establish and maintain long-term supplier relationships.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely availability of materials.
• Solution-oriented handling of supply shortages and deviations in the procurement process.
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Position Requirements:

Must have:

• Several years of demonstrable professional experience in the operational and strategic procurement of electronic / electromechanical and mechanical components
• Background in commerce and technical (electronic and/or mechanical) or a comparable business education
• Negotiation skills and the ability to successfully conclude procurement contracts.
• Experience in supply chain management and optimizing procurement processes
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making
• Team player, flexibility and resilience
• Strong communication skills in English

Nice to have:

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with group structures and the corresponding reporting
• Excellent decision-making mindset
• Experience in using ERP systems, primarily MS Navision
• Strong MS Office skills and especially Excel.
• German language skills

What we offer you?

• Work in a dynamic international environment and pleasant and supporting team
• Opportunities for learning and personal growth
• Private Additional Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• And many other perks and benefits