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Ametek

Purchasing Associate

Germantown, MD · On-site

$20.50 - $26.75/hr

Resolve purchasing, supplier, inventory, or invoice-related issues in a timely manner. * Track and ... Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent ...

LioChem Inc.

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Conyers, GA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

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Houston, TX · On-site

$19.25 - $25/hr

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AMETEK, Inc.

Purchasing Associate

Germantown, MD · On-site

$20.50 - $26.50/hr

Resolve purchasing, supplier, inventory, or invoice-related issues in a timely manner. * Track and ... Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent ...

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$18.50 - $22/hr

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Thomas Scientific LLC

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Swedesboro, NJ · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

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$19.75 - $25.50/hr

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DeKalb Health

Domestic Purchasing Associate

Romeoville, IL · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

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Purchasing Associate

Germantown, MD • On-site

Ametek
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$20.50 - $26.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

AMETEK rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

As a Purchasing Associate, you will help ensure the uninterrupted flow of materials and services that support manufacturing and business operations. You will work with suppliers and internal teams to procure quality products at competitive costs, maintain inventory accuracy, support compliance, and contribute to process improvements. This role is a strong fit if you enjoy solving problems, managing details, and building effective supplier relationships.
Responsibilities:
  • Execute daily procurement activities, including purchase order creation, order placement, lead time verification, pricing validation, order acknowledgements, rescheduling, and supplier follow-up.
  • Support procurement strategies aligned with quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
  • Build and maintain supplier relationships and assist with pricing and contract discussions.
  • Evaluate supplier performance, including quality, reliability, delivery, and compliance.
  • Identify and help reduce supplier and supply chain risks.
  • Partner with internal teams to understand sourcing needs and support supplier selection.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
  • Resolve purchasing, supplier, inventory, or invoice-related issues in a timely manner.
  • Track and report purchasing metrics, including cost and supplier performance information.
  • Support continuous improvement of purchasing procedures and documentation.
  • Receive, stock, organize, and issue inventory to support operational needs.
  • Participate in cycle counts and physical inventory activities to support inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
  • Follow applicable quality procedures and support compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
  • Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience supporting purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory, or operations functions.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Problem-solving skills and the ability to use data to support decisions.
  • Supplier relationship and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Medical device industry experience.
  • Experience using ERP systems, Ariba, Qlik, or similar procurement and analytics tools.
  • Knowledge of inventory control and supply chain best practices

Compensation
Employee Type: Salaried
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 90,000
Salary Maximum: 110,000
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 $7.5 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 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers 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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