Procurement Specialist

About the Company:

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of approximately $7 billion.

AMETEK has 22,000 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.

Job description:

• Review daily MRP reports; place new Purchase Orders (PO’s) and adjust the schedule of existing PO’s to meet the requirements of the master production schedule
• Working with other technical disciplines as necessary to obtain competitive quotations for production materials; select supplier based on subjective evaluation of minimum cost, maximum quality, and best on-time delivery
• Justify any excessive material price increases as needed or requested
• Verify all item numbers, descriptions, revisions, specifications, etc. when placing PO’s
• Expedite critical materials and late deliveries as require
• Support Scheduling department and notify when materials will not be available to meet MPS
• Assist Design department as necessary with the initial entry and maintenance of item data, such as price, lead-time, supplier part numbers, etc. in ERP system
• Seek out and qualify new suppliers through referrals, trade publications, internet searches, etc.Select suppliers based on subjective evaluation of minimum cost, maximum quality, and best on-time delivery
• Establish credit terms and negotiate contracts with new suppliers
• Enter and maintain supplier data, contact information, account numbers, etc. in ERP system
• Visit supplier facilities as required to review processes and capabilities
• Participate in semi-annual supplier evaluation meeting; maintain acceptable supplier rating for quality and on-time performance; consult with substandard suppliers to improve performance
• Mediate between Quality department and suppliers to resolve discrepancies; obtain return authorization for production materials to be returned to supplier for rework, repair, or correction
• Assist Customer Service department; obtain return authorization and place PO’s for the repair and calibration of third-party products and accessories
• Place special orders based on Engineering Projects or manually generated requisitions (e.g. shop tools, office supplies,etc.); send a copy of PO’s to department originating request
• Aid accounts payable to resolve billing, payment, and credit disputes
• Reconcile monthly company credit card statement
• Prioritize and manage diverse projects and variable daily demand
• Other duties may be assigned
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Position requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or at least three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Be able to understand MRP, Technical Drawings, Specifications and Bills of Material documents
• Read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) required for this position
• Be operationally proficient in MS-Office programs, Outlook, Excel & Word in support of both internal and external communications
• Fluent in English

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