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Job Purchasing Agent

AmetekWarrendale, PA, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Purchasing Agent

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to join our team. The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for negotiating and procuring goods and services essential for our operations. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and a deep understanding of supply chain management principles. The Purchasing Agent will play a vital role in ensuring production receives the right quantity of the right parts at the right time.

Key Responsibilities :

Use your Supplier Management skills to :

  • Identify potential suppliers.
  • Maintain relationships with existing ones.
  • Evaluate supplier performance.
  • Secure favorable terms.

Use your Purchasing skills to :

  • 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.
  • Use your Cost Management skills to :

  • 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.
  • Use your Quality Assurance skills to :

  • 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.
  • Use your Inventory Management skills to :

  • Maintain adequate levels of inventory to satisfy production schedules.
  • Minimize overstock to improve working capital.
  • Minimize excess or obsolete stock.
  • Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • Proven experience as a Purchasing Agent or in a similar role in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems for inventory management and procurement.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Solid understanding of supply chain management principles and practices.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all work activities.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Certification in Purchasing Management (e.g., CPSM, CPM) is a plus.
  • Experience with international procurement and import / export regulations.
  • Knowledge of sustainable procurement practices and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
  • Joining our team as a Purchasing Agent offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of our organization by ensuring efficient procurement processes and optimizing supply chain operations. If you have the required qualifications and are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

    Gatan, Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of instrumentation and software used to enhance and extend the operation and performance of electron microscopes. Gatan products, which are fully compatible with nearly all electron microscope models and include the EDAX portfolio, cover the entire range of the research processfrom specimen preparation and manipulation to imaging and analysis.

    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.

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