Buyer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

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AMETEK FMH Aerospace is seeking a skilled Buyer to join our Flexible Metal Hose (FMH) business unit. This full-time role is crucial for ensuring a continuous supply of direct and MRO materials, maintaining production levels at optimal cost while adhering to quality and quantity specifications. The Buyer will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager.

• Create Purchase Orders for approved vendors.
• Achieve On-Time-Delivery (OTD) and Cost-Savings goals.
• Purchase raw materials and processing per planning specifications to meet production schedules and ensure timely customer deliveries.
• Collaborate frequently with Production Planning, Quality, and Finance to achieve metrics.
• Manage supplier relationships and procure goods and services, including raw materials, tools, parts, and supplies to support production schedules.
• Work closely with multiple departments to keep them informed of delivery schedules, product quality, defects, and corrective actions.
• Implement Supplier-Managed Inventory programs where feasible.
• Conduct material planning and analyze material requirements to establish an optimal supply for current and future production.
• Negotiate with suppliers on delivery, quality, costs, and packaging.
• Secure both short and medium-term commitments.
• Resolve issues causing non-conformances that prevent parts from being successfully processed into production inventory.
• Maintain accuracy of MRP (purchase order details) to allow for accurate manufacturing planning by deferring, canceling, or expediting orders as needed.
• Manage supplier performance regarding On-Time Delivery and Quality expectations.
• Create action plans to correct supplier behavior if they do not meet OTD or quality expectations.
• Meet or exceed cost reduction initiatives (PPV).
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in procurement and/or planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred experience in government and aerospace purchasing.
• Ability to read blueprints, work with BOMs, and familiarity with an MRP system.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes of metals.
• Skills in procurement and negotiation, planning, inventory management, and scheduling.
• Proven team player with strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills; self-direction is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Ambitious, flexible, and eager to learn and grow professionally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and experience with a major ERP system (Oracle or SAP).
• Candidates must be United States Citizens or Green Card holders.
• Training in proper RCCA is a plus.

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance, plus a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
• Additional benefits such as Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with AMETEK contributions, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program to support your continued education.
• Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.
• Exciting, fast-paced environment where you can make a meaningful impact.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all AMETEK business entities.

Employee Type:
Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 85,000

Salary Maximum: 105,000

Incentive:
No

Disclaimer:

Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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