Procurement Specialist

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 21,000 colleagues at more than 150 operating locations, and a global network of sales, service and support locations in 31 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 resposibilities:

• Sends requests for quotations to suppliers. Upon receipt, negotiates in accordance with the assigned responsibility matrix and maintains the price database in SAP
• Ensures continuous supply of materials for production in accordance with the defined process
• Assesses required quantities based on previous experience, taking into account efficiency and safety, and determines material and spare parts requirements
• Creates delivery plans and coordinates with suppliers
• Pays special attention to critical materials and ensures their timely procurement
• In critical situations, ensures delivery in accordance with required timelines and quantities and reports on such situations
• Escalates issues to a higher level when necessary and in line with the defined escalation matrix
• In the event of bottlenecks or other delivery-related issues, takes measures to ensure continuous production (quality issues, force majeure, etc.)
• Organizes deliveries and reviews delivery options
• Coordinates and cooperates with carriers and freight forwarders
• Monitors material inbound flows and priorities
• Checks and administers documentation related to the above-mentioned tasks
• Prepares and reviews daily reports
• Monitors the impact of changes in the production plan on the material delivery plan
• Ensures that reminders and warnings are sent to suppliers
• Performs corrections of material surplus or shortages (inventory reconciliation)
• Maintains SAP databases in accordance with assigned responsibilities
• Provides support to the Supplier Development department during the claims process
• Analyzes inventory count results
• Analyzes scrap and increased material consumption
• Is responsible for the quality of their work, accuracy, precision, clarity, and timeliness
• At the Employer’s request, may occasionally drive a passenger vehicle, for example when assigned to a business trip, provided that the Employee is qualified to drive a vehicle and meets all legal requirements
• Upon the order of a superior, performs other tasks corresponding to their occupation and professional qualifications, in cases of temporary absence of another employee, temporary increase in workload, or other justified circumstances
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs.  The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs
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Position requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience
• Proficiency in computer applications is required, while experience with SAP and other business software is considered an advantage
• The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication and analytical skills, is results-oriented, capable of meeting deadlines, works effectively in a team environment, demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, and has a strong desire for professional growth and success

What we offer you?

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