Job Description

Location:

Sunbury on Thames, SRY, GB, TW16 7EF

Business Unit:

Air Technology

Posting Date:

Jul 25, 2025

:

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for purchasing from MRP system to assigned planner workbench, and follow action messages to keep material receipts aligned to business needs, including sub-contract orders

Develop personal savings plan to offset headwinds

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

Ensure parts and material are bought at the most competitive price, correct quality, lead-time and are delivered on-time for production Managing and controlling company's external suppliers within business cell structure Develop relationships with current Suppliers and sub-contractors Process all sub-contract operations, ensuring swift turnaround of parts in line with business needs Ensure key relationships are built with internal and external stakeholders Implement personal savings and on-cost tracker Ensure the timely return of all defective material and ensure corrective actions are put in place to prevent reoccurrence Assist with MRP system updates Drive improvements in Supplier On-Time Delivery with key and non-key accounts Continually improve Purchasing methods and drive down external spend

Professional Knowledge & Experience:

Preferred Purchasing experience within an Aerospace / Defence / Manufacturing environment with some technical knowledge of manufacturing processes Basic understanding of Engineering Drawings Ability to negotiate with proven results to demonstrate effectiveness Able to communicate and influence at all levels of the hierarchy through presentations, verbal and written especially directed at Supplier interaction Ability to work on their own as much as part of a team



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.