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AMETEK · 1 day ago

Purchasing Agent

Warrendale, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$60K/yr - $95K/yr

AMETEK is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions. The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for negotiating and procuring goods and services essential for operations, ensuring timely delivery, cost management, and quality assurance.

ElectronicsManufacturing

Responsibilities

Identify potential suppliers

Maintain relationships with existing ones

Evaluate supplier performance

Secure favorable terms

Prepare and process purchase orders (POs), ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational policies

Monitor and Track orders to ensure timely delivery

Utilize open order reporting in following up with suppliers on PO status

Use pull-in/ push-out messages to adjust PO deliveries

Analyze pricing proposals, cost breakdowns, and quotations to identify cost-saving opportunities

Implement cost reduction strategies without compromising quality or reliability

Evaluate soft costs such as freight, engineering efforts and quality

Collaborate with quality assurance and inspection teams to ensure purchased products meet specified standards

Address any quality issues with suppliers

Implement corrective actions as necessary

Maintain adequate levels inventory levels to satisfy production schedules

Minimize overstock to improve working capital

Minimize excess or obsolete stock

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementERP SystemsNegotiation SkillsAnalytical AbilitiesPurchasing Management CertificationInventory ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAttention to Detail