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AMETEK

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AMETEK, Goleta, California, us, 93116

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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

BA/BS degree in materials management, business, or logistics preferred, or job-related training with a minimum of five years of experience Ability to communicate both written and verbally in a clear, polite and courteous manner Requires strong interpersonal communication (written and verbal) with a positive attitude and ability to motivate others Ability to prioritize workload and complete tasks in a timely manner and on schedule Requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail with ability to organize and maintain proprietary files and records Requires ability to work independently and as a team member Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of data management, manufacturing forecasting, production planning, project management, and purchasing Prepare requests for proposal and purchase order specifications clearly and concisely Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles – Identifying and eliminating waste from business processes, bringing improvements in quality, cost and delivery Demonstrated ability to work in and be challenged by a team-based environment, which places a high degree of emphasis on accountability for customer service levels, inventory management, cost reduction, and quality compliance Highly developed problem-solving, analysis, and decision-making skills Team Leader. Ability to fill in for Supervisor when needed Experience with Oracle or other ERP Information System Position is subject to ITAR restrictions Whats in it for you

Competitive Compensation & Holiday Pay. Great Health Benefits, and 401(k) plans. Paid Time Off per year. #LI-JW3Buyer

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