Buyer

Overview Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Business Unit: Advanced Medical Components Posting Date: Feb 3, 2026 Job Description: The Buyer role is responsible to purchase at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, delivery and other factors, raw materials, outside services, equipment, machinery and/or supplies for the operation of the organization. Prepare bid specifications, receive bids, and make purchases of commodities or goods where the financial impact is moderate. Work directly in support of line operations and in collaboration with department managers, engineers, or operations staff. Participate in the selection of vendor sources and has considerable latitude in determining acceptable price. Role and Responsibilities: Analyze existing demand to build purchase orders for production demand using KanBans and vendor consignment wherever applicable. Negotiate cost reductions with suppliers. Select and suggest suppliers based on research, past performance, product offerings, service, etc. Support new product builds, searching for appropriate raw materials and managing deliveries to meet project timelines. Support machine builds, tooling, and maintenance managing the purchase of materials specified by Operations setting up KanBan as appropriate. Perform supplier visits, including supplier audits. Maximize inventory turns through lead time reductions and minimal order quantities while still ensuring material is available to the floor. Provide forecasts to supply chain by converting sales demand into material demand utilizing bills of materials, yield, etc. Alert appropriate departments of changes to delivery schedule, price, or supplier change requests. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Associates degree or at least 3 years of applicable experience required (Bachelor’s degree preferred) Advanced skills in supplier negotiations regarding price, delivery/MOQ/lead times, quality specifications and payment terms Experience with Consignment & Supplier Inventory Advanced computer skills including Windows Office Suite, specifically Excel skills (pivot tables, VLookup, data analysis) Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) Attention to detail and accuracy with excellent organizational skills is necessary Exceptional problem-solving, verbal and written communication, and time management skills Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and work well with others Fluent in English Compensation Employee Type: Salaried Salary Minimum: $70,000 Salary Maximum: $90,000 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. For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here. AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 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 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr