Lead Supply Chain Buyer

2 weeks ago


Jackson, Mississippi, United States AMETEK Full time
Position Overview

The Senior Buyer is responsible for overseeing and executing the procurement processes for raw materials, driven by customer demand and forecasts, while ensuring optimal inventory levels are maintained.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
- Experience with manufacturing transitions from external sources is advantageous.
- Willingness to travel as required.
- Proficient in English.
- Strong command of MRP systems and MS-Office, particularly Excel.
- APICS certification is a plus.
- In-depth understanding of production processes.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Experience in planning is preferred.
Key Responsibilities

- Facilitate the transfer and implementation of functions as needed across various manufacturing sites.
- Act as a communication bridge between sales forecasts and production capabilities.

- Engage in daily operational meetings to discuss schedules and special activities for the day.

- Prioritize operational tasks in case of scheduling conflicts and inform sales teams of any impacts on customer commitments.
- Ensure visibility and accessibility of upcoming needs across the organization.
- Input Purchase Orders from Sales into the production schedule.
- Provide lead times to Planning for entered Purchase Orders.
- Develop solutions to expedite requests, analyzing the impact of each proposed solution and reporting back to supervisors.
- Ensure all necessary documentation for production, packaging, and shipment is readily available.
- Prepare and present reports on Purchase Order status and performance metrics.
- Formulate strategies to achieve company Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Collaborate with the Sourcing department to address supplier-related issues.

AMETEK, Inc. is a prominent global provider of industrial technology solutions, catering to a diverse range of niche markets with annual sales exceeding $7 billion.

AMETEK is dedicated to fostering a safer, more sustainable, and productive world through innovative technology solutions that address complex customer challenges.

With a workforce of 21,000 employees across 35 countries, we are guided by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility.

AMETEK (NYSE: AME) is part of the S&P 500. For further information, please visit our website.

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