Purchasing Clerk at Ametek, Inc. in Richmond, California

Job Description:

ZYGO Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced optical metrology systems and ultra-precise optical components and assemblies. Our mission is to enable customer success by delivering innovative precision metrology and optical solutions. ZYGO's metrology products measure absolute position, displacement, surface shape and texture and film thickness. Applications for our metrology products are diverse and include semiconductor manufacturing, precision machining and optical manufacturing. Our optics business leverages ZYGO's expertise in optical design and assembly and high-volume manufacturing of precision optical components and systems for aerospace, defense, medical and industrial applications.

A purchasing clerk is responsible for processing purchase orders by compiling information on needed goods and services, creating purchase orders, tracking their status, and ensuring timely delivery, typically working under the direction of a Supply Chain Manager, while maintaining accurate records of all purchasing activities within a company; key duties include reviewing purchase requisitions, contacting vendors for pricing, and verifying invoice accuracy against purchase orders

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Reviewing purchase requisitions:
• Analyzing department needs and ensuring requests comply with company policies.
• Vendor research:
• Identifying and contacting potential suppliers to obtain pricing and product specifications.
• Creating purchase orders:
• Generating purchase orders with detailed item descriptions, quantities, and delivery dates.
• Order tracking:
• Monitoring the status of purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Price negotiation:
• Negotiating prices with vendors where appropriate.
• Invoice verification:
• Checking invoices against purchase orders for accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
• Inventory management:
• Maintaining accurate records of inventory levels to identify potential stock shortages.
• Recordkeeping:
• Filing and maintaining purchase order documents, vendor information, and other relevant records.
• Communication:
• Communicating with departments regarding purchase requests, delivery updates, and any issues with orders.
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  Attention to detail: Accurately processing purchase orders and ensuring correct information is entered.
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  Organizational skills: Managing multiple purchase orders and maintaining organized records.
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  Computer proficiency: Familiarity with inventory management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
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  Communication skills: Effectively communicating with internal departments and external vendors.
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  Math skills: Calculating quantities, prices, and discounts.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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  Procurement: 1 year (Required)
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  Purchasing: 1 year (Required)
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  High School Diploma: (Required)
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  AA Degree in related field: (Preferred)
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  Attention to detail: Accurately processing purchase orders and ensuring correct information is entered.
• 
  Organizational skills: Managing multiple purchase orders and maintaining organized records.
• 
  Computer proficiency: Familiarity with inventory management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• 
  Communication skills: Effectively communicating with internal departments and external vendors.
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  Math skills: Calculating quantities, prices, and discounts.

WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW

• Competitive benefits
• 401(k)
• Due to the nature of Zygo's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code

Compensation

Salary Minimum: $50,000

Salary Maximum: $60,000

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.

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: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland