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About the Company:

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of approximately $7.4 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with existing suppliers; evaluate and select new vendors. Work with suppliers to reduce order quantities while increasing order frequency to help with working capital and reduce risk on obsolescence issues. Proactively improve supplier On Tim Delivery . Identify supplier key metrics and implement improvement processes
• Participate in the sales and operations planning process to ensure incoming material meets product volume and mix requirements
• Participate in the design for manufacturing and value analysis/value engineering initiatives
• Plan, purchase, manage resources/vendors and all inventories (FG, WIP, Raw) to achieve team and business goals to support manufacturing
• Apply the latest planning and information management tools, search out and leverage best-practices, and participate in ongoing skills training
• Maintain strong lines of communication with teammates, vendors, accounting, IT, QA, customer service and distribution to ensure that all ideas and issues are addressed
• Maintain all material control-related systems to reflect changes of internal and external customer demand
• Work with peers on inventory and logistics planning of new products, inventory forecasting/reduction, strategic yearly cost reduction initiatives, and continuous improvement of quality systems
• Optimize and balance inventory levels to maximize key metrics; inventory turns, component availability and cost, transportation costs; limit excess and obsolete inventory
• Ensure that materials are purchased at lowest cost, in specified quantity and quality, within scheduled dates while maintaining or improving component quality
• Participate in the Manage Material Review Board (MRB) process and have responsibility for material quality, supply chain quality, and delivery performance
• Make recommendations on material cost reductions, value analysis, and value engineering opportunities driving analysis and approval
• Follow-up and expediting of vendor deliveries when necessary, and ensure all INCO terms and conditions are met
• Develop and maintain accurate standard costs for all purchase components and assemblies
• Advise management of industry competitive situations, alternative supply sources, commodity price trends and supply/demand situations
• Perform all above duties in accordance with applicable directives and company policies
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Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in materials management, business, or logistics preferred or 5 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of data management, manufacturing forecasting, production planning, project management, and purchasing
• APICS certification a strong positive
• Demonstrated ability to work in and be challenged by a team-based environment, which places a high degree of emphasis on accountability for customer service levels, inventory management, cost reduction, and quality compliance
• Effective verbal and written negotiation and communications skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Highly developed problem-solving, analysis, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in English
• Demonstrated interest and practical ability to use AI tools to improve efficiency and quality of work while applying good judgment and responsible use
• Comfortable learning and adopting new AI-enabled ways of working and proactively identifying opportunities where AI can drive meaningful impact in daily activities

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