Senior Buyer

Ametek, Inc.•Town of Woodstock, NY

About The Position

The Senior Buyer represents the organization in the acquisition and uninterrupted supply of materials and services required to assure on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction. The primary objective is to identify and obtain the material and services that must be obtained externally. In accomplishing this, the Senior Buyer will evaluate, and determine the best supplier, value and delivery for those products and services. Collaborates closely with Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance to support the organization’s overall plan. This position reports to the Director Supply Chain. The Senior Buyer will be responsible for the following activities over and above that of a buyer: Demonstrates sound judgment and objectivity in daily procurement decisions, particularly under time pressure or changing business conditions. Exercises emotional intelligence and self‑management, ensuring decisions are data‑driven and aligned with business objectives rather than personal reactions. Consistently demonstrates objective, business‑focused judgment, maintaining professional composure and emotional discipline across all daily interactions and decision‑making. Effectively navigates conflict, pressure, and competing priorities without personalizing issues, ensuring decisions remain data‑driven and aligned with business objectives. Demonstrates advanced problem‑solving capability by independently identifying root causes of supply, cost, quality, and delivery issues and developing effective, sustainable solutions aligned with business objectives. Applies structured analytical approaches, sound judgment, and experience to resolve both routine and complex procurement challenges with minimal oversight. Sets the standard for professional behavior, serving as a role model for Buyers through calm, consistent, and solution‑oriented execution. Initiates, executes and manages strategic cost saving initiatives, driving to meet annual BU and corporate objectives. Serves as a role model and informal leader for Buyers by consistently demonstrating best practices in sourcing, negotiation, supplier management, and cross‑functional collaboration. Develop consignment, long term agreements, and strategic blanket purchase agreements. Manage open contracts with suppliers and service providers. Understand and comply with ITAR requirements to corporate global supply chain initiates, following Ametek Export/Import policies. Supports department with company’s Commercial Business Plan as it relates to SBA. Manage and reduce cost of quality from key suppliers, using data resources and collaborating with quality and engineering. Develop and initiate continuous improvement and operation excellence with key suppliers. Stays current with market conditions and initiates communication and action with team. Position requires some travel to support supplier visits, research, and training efforts, both locally and outside of the local area. Must have a valid driver’s license and be qualified to rent vehicles and travel domestically and internationally.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or equivalent from four-year College in business or supply chain or 5 years of purchasing experience.
Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret prints and drawings
Ability to understand and articulate mechanical and technical specifications
Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain concepts and applications
Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing and production control principles
Ability to interface tactfully and proactively with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Finance, Sales and Management personnel within the organization and with our suppliers
Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities
Ability to communicate with management transparently on projects and issues
Professional and team-based approach to problem solving and negotiation is required.
Strong organization and self-motivation skills are required with skills to lead the team
Ability and willingness to learn
Results oriented while maintaining attention to detail
Willing to put in extra effort and hours as needed
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, and Oracle.
Proficient in data analysis and data manipulation from database extracts.
Demonstrates the ability to effectively leverage AI‑enabled tools and digital technologies to support decision‑making, improve efficiency, and enhance sourcing, analysis, and supplier management activities.

Responsibilities

Clearly communicate with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, quality, availability, and delivery schedule
Manages supplier relationships and maintains alternative sourcing available to provide optimal benefits to the organization
Works with engineering on new product introductions, including early supplier involvement and to provide material pricing.
Maintains accuracy of standard costing for new items and for items requiring annual cost update
Negotiates with suppliers and utilizes best principle practices as a representative of the organization
Schedules, coordinates, and conducts meetings with suppliers with follows up meeting notes and facilitates actions from the meeting.
Responsible for successfully delivering on department’s KPIs revolving around cost savings, inventory management, supplier OTD initiatives and supplier development initiatives.
Manage implementation and transitions of parts to the best price and qualified supplier(s) and strategically managing risk of supply for Rotron
Supports organizational Working Capital targets and negotiating best payment terms
Discusses defective or unacceptable materials or services with quality control personnel, manufacturing team members, suppliers and others to determine source of trouble, take corrective action and pursue vendor returns and credits
Facilitates achievement of >95% On-Time Delivery, with no part shortages that result in line stoppage.
Acts as the liaison between Sales, Production, Shipping/Receiving, Quality Control, Finance and Engineering on all matters involving materials purchases that involve production and achievement of the shipping plan
Maintains current knowledge for this position and within the work area through continuing education, subscriptions, certifications and memberships. Specific areas of expertise include ERP Systems, and LEAN/Six Sigma principles and practices.