Purchasing Manager

4 days ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom AMETEK, Inc. Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Purchasing Manager to join our team at AMETEK, Inc. as part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and developing a Procurement Team to achieve the company's Operational targets while ensuring that Day-to-Day activities are aligned with Operational expectations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Global Sourcing and Supplier Management
    • Ensure optimal delivery of supplier material.
    • Achieve and report on Year-on-Year Cost reduction in addition to critical period BU & Group Procurement Reporting.
  • Supply Chain Optimization
    • Drive Managed Inventory Reduction & Working Capital Improvements.
    • Supplier negotiation and performance improvement.
  • Tactical Purchasing
    • Undertake Tactical Purchasing activities as required by the business such as expediting, placing orders, maintaining production output, address quality issues and invoice queries.
  • Strategic Purchasing Initiatives
    • Implement & Drive Strategic Purchasing Initiatives implementing appropriate strategies in line with business needs & objectives.
  • Supply Market and Supply Chain Analysis
    • Undertake supply market and supply chain analysis for all portfolio of expenditure to reduce cost and optimise added value.
  • Risk and Vulnerability Management
    • Identify and monitor Risk and Vulnerability affecting the key categories.
  • Continuous Improvement
    • Drive continuous improvement within the Supply Chain and Internal Processes to support Best Practice.
  • Supply Chain Collaboration
    • Where supply issues are identified work with the supply chain, manufacturing engineers, product managers and engineers to find a solution.
  • Supply Chain Innovation
    • Source new products and encourage innovation within the supply chain.
  • Process Adherence
    • Ensure that processes and procedures are adhered to in line with Business Unit requirements.
  • Technical Analysis
    • Analyse technical data, designs, specifications, manufacturing limitations and supplier capabilities.
  • Product Development Support
    • Support internal initiatives on Product Development and New Product Implementation.
  • Requirements
    • Come from a fast-paced Manufacturing/Engineering Supply Chain role.
    • Organised – able to document, handle, prioritise and deal with a high volume of projects and tasks.
    • Experience in writing and interpreting contract documents.
    • Full Driving license & Willingness to Travel.
    • CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Chain).
    • Contract Law (Commercial).
    • Creative and Analytical.
    About Us

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of approximately $7 billion.

We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies.

We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients.

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Christmas.
  • Sports and Social Club – fun events and activities throughout the year including Christmas party.
  • Perkbox – our rewards app offering discounts from a multitude of retailers, a GP service and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Program to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees.
  • Employee referral scheme of £1000.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Free onsite parking, electric charging points and easy access to the city centre.

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