Job Title:  Buyer Planner

Location: 

Bedford, MA, US, 01730

Business Unit:  Amptek
Posting Date:  Jan 27, 2025
Job Description: 

Amptek is a world leader in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of radiation detection components used in X-ray and gamma-ray detection. These are used primarily in X-ray spectroscopy, for analytical chemistry in laboratory and portable applications, and in nuclear and space research.

 

Amptek's continued strong growth has resulted in the need to add an additional Buyer Planner to our Bedford team!

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Manage assigned commodities.

  • Procure materials in a timely manner to meet manufacturing requirements.

  • Negotiate with suppliers.

  • Maintain data in ERP system.

  • Strive to reduce costs.

  • Manage supplier relations.

  • Ensure inventory accuracy.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

  • BS degree in a technical field or supply chain management or equivalent experience.

  • 1-2 years’ experience working in a manufacturing or R&D environment procuring products and services.

  • Ability to understand circuitry and concepts surrounding X-ray spectroscopy.

  • Ability to negotiate purchase agreements and qualify vendors using Amptek protocol

  • Experience in areas requiring complex designs is helpful.

  • ERP skills.

  • Knowledge of inventory management.

  • Some travel maybe required.

Compensation

Employee Type:  Salaried
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.

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 $7.0 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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