Buyer/Planner

Location:Bangalore, KA, IN, 560048

Business Unit: Amptek

Posting Date: Dec 8, 2025

Job Description:

The detail-oriented Buyer/Planner will support basic procurement and planning activities for our global business. This role will focus on executing transactional purchasing tasks, managing supplier setups, and assisting with data migration for our upcoming MRP implementation. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a keen eye for accuracy, and the ability to work effectively across global teams. The Buyer/Planner supports the efforts of the Senior Production Scheduler/Planner and the Materials Manager.

Key Responsibilitites:

• Purchase Order Management & Procurement

• Create and process purchase orders for materials and services within lead times to meet the scheduled requirements

• Initiates, enters and reviews purchase order entry in MRP, along with the daily maintenance of filing orders and communicating the orders to the supplier effectively.
• Expedite orders to ensure timely delivery and resolve delays.
• Procure materials in a timely manner to meet manufacturing requirements.

• Maintain compliance with company procurement policies.

• Supplier Setup & Coordination

• Assist with onboarding new suppliers and maintaining supplier master data.

• Communicate with suppliers regarding order status and documentation requirements.

• Conduct basic negotiation with suppliers as needed

• Inventory & Planning Support

• Assist with monitoring inventory levels and replenishment needs.

• Support planners with routine scheduling and material availability checks.
• Prepare reports on order status, supplier performance, and transactional metrics to share with supply chain team

• Ensure accuracy of material master data and planning parameters.

• Other Specific Projects/Initiatives:

• Repair & RMA Transactions: Manage China Repair RMA transactions, ensuring proper documentation and timely processing.

• MRP Migration Support: Enter and validate basic data in the system to support MRP migration.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in procurement or planning roles.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) required.

Technical Experience & Desired Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written (English) communication skills for global coordination.
• Experience with supplier onboarding and master data management.
• Knowledge of repair/RMA processes.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis.

• Must have the ability to multitask with strong time/priority management skills.

• Experience in complex manufacturing environments preferred

Working Environment:

• Onsite role based in Bangalore, India
• International collaboration and support with teams in Finland, US, and China
• Office environment requiring extensive communication with US based team members

About Us:

Amptek is a world leader in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of radiation detection components used in X-ray and gamma-ray detection. These are used primarily in X-ray spectroscopy, for analytical chemistry in laboratory and portable applications, and in nuclear and space research.

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 for more information.