Position Summary:

Under general direction of the Supply Chain Manager, performs a variety of procurement and Planning functions involved in the acquisition of materials and services through partnering with Suppliers using LEAN Principles.

How You Will Do It

• Prepares purchase orders in accordance to MRP
• Create Release and Print Work Orders in accordance to MRP
• Analyze BOM's for accuracy
• Works closely with Engineering on changes to drawings and specifications and follows up with suppliers to revise and amend purchase orders.
• 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.
• 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 Tim Delivery (OTD).
• Maintaining Purchasing and Planning related ERP Parameters
• Participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) process and have responsibility for material quality, supply chain quality, and delivery performance

• BA/BS degree in business administration or related field is preferred or a combination of education, training, and experience enough to demonstrate the ability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job.
• Preferred Qualifications: APICS, ISM Certification

• Competitive Compensation & Holiday Pay
• Great Health Benefits, and 401(k) plans
• Paid Time Off per year depending on level
• Less red tape - we have an environment that supports the entrepreneurial spirit
• Fun & exciting culture while still providing work/life balance for our employees
• Fast growth opportunities and quicker career development for the right candidate
• Mentors to help you grow both personally and professionally

Salary Minimum: $60,000

Salary Maximum: $80,000

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.

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 18,500 colleagues, in 30 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Diversity and Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales of over $6.0 billion. Traded publicly (NYSE:AME), we are a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

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Nearest Major Market: Santa Barbara
Nearest Secondary Market: Santa Maria