Buyer (Goleta)

Position Summary

Under general direction of the Supply Chain Manager, performs a variety of procurement functions involved in the acquisition of materials and services through partnering with Suppliers using LEAN Principles.

What you will do :

• Prepare purchase orders in accordance to MRP
• Create Release and Print OSP Work Orders in accordance to MRP
• Analyze BOM's for accuracy
• Maintaining Purchasing and Planning related ERP Parameters
• Negotiate Long Term Supplier Agreements
• 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 Time Delivery (OTD). Identify supplier key metrics and implement improvement processes
• Assures that purchase contracts comply with PDT, government and customer requirements
• Work with peers on inventory and logistics planning of new products, inventory forecasting / reduction, strategic yearly cost reduction initiatives
• Following LEAN Principles to continually improve operations in a Team environment to streamline processes and work cooperatively and jointly with the Supply Chain team
• Apply the latest planning and information management tools, search out and leverage best-practices, and participate in ongoing skills training
• Plan, purchase, manage resources / vendors and all inventories (FG, WIP, Raw) to achieve team and business goals to support manufacturing
• Participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) process and have responsibility for material quality, supply chain quality, and delivery performance
• Optimize and balance inventory levels to maximize key metrics; inventory turns, component availability and cost, transportation costs; limit excess and obsolete inventory

We are looking for :

What's in it for you :

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Compensation

Employee Type : Salaried

Salary Minimum : $75,000

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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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values : Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE : AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

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. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

Nearest Major Market : Santa Barbara

Nearest Secondary Market : Santa Maria