Senior Buyer/Planner

Job Title: Senior Buyer/Planner

Location:

Houston, TX, US, 77064

Business Unit: Petroleum Analyzer Company L.P.

Posting Date: Nov 4, 2026

Job Description:

The Buyer/Planner plays a critical role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials, components, and services required to support production and customer demand. This position is responsible for managing the supply base with a strong focus on delivery performance, quality, cost optimization, and inventory efficiency. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at building strong supplier relationships while driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning & Procurement

• Collaborate with Production Supervisors and Planners to understand sub-assemblies, production sequences, and material requirements.
• Analyze inventory levels and product demand to determine reorder points, including spike management strategies to ensure availability while minimizing carrying costs.
• Maintain accurate inventory and purchasing data within the ERP system and follow established standard work procedures.
• Prepare and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery to meet operational needs.
• Procure a wide range of complex and technical parts, materials, and services.
• Coordinate procurement activities from initial intent to purchase through final delivery.

Supplier Management

• Source, evaluate, and engage reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships to support quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to secure advantageous agreements while balancing cost, quality, and service.
• Lead and manage supplier Return Material Authorizations (RMAs) as needed.
• Resolve issues related to damage claims, rejections, returns, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes.

Inventory & Process Optimization

• Manage and optimize Kanban inventory levels, including CONWIP and other replenishment strategies.
• Conduct inventory analysis and support initiatives to increase inventory turns and reduce overall inventory value.
• Perform spend analysis and support contract planning with key vendors to drive cost optimization.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including value engineering/value analysis efforts with Manufacturing and Design Engineering teams.
• Review procurement-related risks and opportunities, developing proactive mitigation plans.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support R&D in identifying and qualifying suppliers for new components or partner manufacturers.
• Assist in developing and implementing supplier qualification processes.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.

Competencies:

• Action Oriented: Tackles challenges with urgency, energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships and works effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Communication: Delivers clear, audience-appropriate communication across multiple modes.
• Customer Focus: Develops strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Decision Quality: Makes timely, sound decisions that support organizational progress.
• Self-Awareness: Uses feedback and reflection to understand strengths and development areas.
• Results Driven: Consistently achieves goals, even under pressure.
• Nimble Learning: Learns quickly through experimentation and adapts to new challenges.
• Process Optimization: Identifies and implements efficient work processes with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Tech Savvy: Embraces and adopts digital tools and technology innovations.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in purchasing, planning, or supply chain roles.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• APICS, CPIM, or CPSM certifications are an asset.
• Lean or Lean Six Sigma training and experience with Lean project deployment are considered an asset.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Effective presentation and documentation-writing abilities (procedures, work instructions, etc.).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel for data analysis and PowerPoint for presentations
• Experience using AI tools to improve productivity, analysis, and decision-making in day-to-day work is an asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• 401(k) with immediate 100% vesting on company match
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Competitive paid time off program

About Us:

PAC LP is a global leader in analytical instruments, providing advanced solutions for leak detection, petroleum, biofuels, chemicals, and related industries. With a legacy of innovation and precision, PAC designs and manufactures cutting-edge testing and measurement technologies that enable customers worldwide to improve quality, productivity, and compliance

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 70,000

Salary Maximum: 95,000

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.

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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.

Nearest Major Market: Houston