MRO Buyer

AMETEK, Inc., (NYSE:AME) (www.ametek.com) is a publicly-traded company and leading global manufacturer with annualized sales in excess of $5.5 billion and 17,000 colleagues at over 150 manufacturing locations worldwide. Headquartered in Berwyn, PA, the Corporation has a track record of exceptional financial and market success with a commitment to double the size and profits of the Company over the next five years. Major strategic drivers include strategic acquisitions, organic growth through new product development, operational effectiveness, and global and market expansion.

The Company is diversified - geographically, across the durable goods manufacturing sector and industries offering a variety of highly engineered products and services. AMETEK is organized into three business groups: two Electronic Instrumentation Groups and an Electro-mechanical Group. Its strong market position and increasing emphasis on highly differentiated products insulate the Company from significant adverse impact due to variable conditions in local economies or particular industry sectors.

AMETEK’s culture reflects the passion and success of a dynamic, results-oriented organization built upon operational consistency, targeted investment in technology, and strong market positions. AMETEK is decentralized but drives accountability, work structure, and work style that fits each business. The culture is a team-oriented meritocracy and values candor, openness, and continuous improvement. The company is results-driven and is known for its high ethics and integrity. A strong work ethic and a sense of engagement create a culture of shared purpose and connection; it is a down-to-earth, roll-up-the-sleeves environment where people work hard, support each other, and are passionate but respectful with each other and their customers.

The AMETEK EIP – Engineered Interconnect & Packages Business Unit is a part of the Engineered Materials Interconnect & Packaging (EMIP) Division and is a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic and optical interconnect and packaging solutions for harsh environment applications. The BU designs and manufactures high-performance hermetically sealed connectors, bulkheads, and feed-throughs along with hermetically sealed microelectronic package assemblies. Markets served, include Aerospace, Defense, Oil & Gas, High-Performance Electronics, Industrial, and Medical. The BU has locations in Cincinnati, OH, Rosemead, CA, New Bedford MA, Westerly RI, Penang, Malaysia, and Reynosa, Mexico. EIP has a diverse team of more than 600 colleagues.

Summary

As the Buyer Planner, you will be part of the Materials team, working closely with the Production and Engineering teams. The Buyer/Planner is responsible for managing and maintaining work orders and production schedules based on MRP recommendations and customer demand to ensure the controlled flow of work and materials through manufacturing as well as supporting the data accuracy for BOMs, and work centers, and routings. The Buyer/Planner will also purchase direct and indirect material, and contracted services for manufactured components. The ideal candidate will have strong diligence, a sense of urgency, the ability to think strategically, and excellent problem-solving communication, and teamwork skills. Success will be measured through tracked results in the areas of On-Time Delivery, cycle count accuracy, inventory turns, and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule work orders to go to the Operations Team by using the Visual ERP System to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders.
• Review Visual Reports adjusting schedules due to labor and material constraints.
• Analyze shortage reports and expedite production.
• Work with Inside Sales, Engineering, and Production on projects to ensure adherence to the agreed-upon production schedule.
• Communicate with Operations and Purchasing on any material constraints impacting the release of work orders to the shop floor.
• Analyze and support the inventory cycle count program to resolve any discrepancies.
• Supports level-loading (heijunka) plan and all material kitting processes in areas of responsibility.
• Ordering of Raw Materials and Components.
• Ensures 99.5% supplier quality; communicates discrepancies as required.
• Identify and implement process improvements as well as lean manufacturing processes to improve efficiencies, cost, waste reduction, and other lean principles.
• Supports the Accounting Department with all payments and invoice discrepancies related to purchasing orders in his / her areas of responsibility.
• Develops new vendor relationships and procurement channels necessary to support business and supply chain objectives.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or similar type of environment
• Knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes including inventory control, materials requirements planning, item master, demand planning, and supply chain planning
• Ability to effectively negotiate price, quality, delivery, and other terms with suppliers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proactive: bias for action – a sense of urgency
• Microsoft Proficient (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• High degree of accuracy and diligence
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Highest level of personal, professional, and ethical conduct
• Creativity

For ITAR compliance, applicants should be US citizens or Permanent Residents

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.