Materials Manager

AMETEK.Inc • Irvine, CA • 1d ago

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will possess strong skills and a proven record of successfully executing and managing staff in the following areas: international procurement, logistics management, e-business initiatives, strategic sourcing, small business plans and cost reduction techniques.

How You Will Do It:

Provide leadership in a fast-paced environment to ensure expectations are exceeded relative to delivery, quality, cost, inventory and growth objectives

Develop and implement aggressive material cost targets using a strong knowledge of cost accounting, financial analysis and supply base negotiations

Establish a global supply base to provide a product that meets annual quality, delivery, and cost expectations

Support the negotiation and supplier selection process to facilitate VMI, Inventory reduction, and establish best practices for make/buy objectives

Ownership of Physical Inventory, Inventory Accuracy, and MRP System Management for Buying actions

Execute commodity sourcing strategies, lead / support key contract negotiations and strategic supplier performance reviews

Provide in-depth material management expertise to achieve world-class performance levels within the supply chain

Lead interaction between Suppliers and Engineering to drive total cost productivity through concise and clear specifications that meet identified needs

Selection and removal of suppliers in support of performance objectives, or manufacturing strategies

Establish long-term pricing with suppliers in support of objectives, and program profitability expectations

What We Look For:

B.S. in Supply Chain Management or related field

5-9 years of experience in procurement and sourcing role in a production environment in support of complex components, fabrications, and machined parts

ITAR and Military/Aerospace experience preferred

Professional Certifications are a plus - APICS

Intimate knowledge of ERP configuration, manufacturing processes and systems

Strong understanding of the make/buy process, FAI and extensive experience with an ERP systems

Experience in establishing new suppliers and the documentation and approvals required by OEMs

Demonstrated ability to manage and drive teamwork between groups and across functional teams

Strategic planning/thinking skills, coupled with analytical and execution skills

Demonstrated experience and success working in a fast paced, matrix environment satisfying multiple customers

Daily engaged management of staff to achieve departmental and company goals and objectives

Perform other duties as assigned

Computer literacy in a MRP system (Oracle a plus), Microsoft Office

Must possess solid analytical skills in forecasting and anticipating production needs and capabilities

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations in a fast-paced environment

Strong interpersonal skills requiring the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation

What's In It For You:

Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off.

Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance, plus a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

Additional benefits such as Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with AMETEK contributions, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave.

Tuition reimbursement program to support your continued education.

Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.

Exciting, fast-paced environment where you can make a meaningful impact.

Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all AMETEK business entities.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Salary Minimum: $125,000

Salary Maximum: $150,000

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.

Nearest Major Market: Irvine California

Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles

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