Buyer

Overview

IMI plc

IMI plc is a sector focused organisation at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World.

Life Technology platform is focused on technologies that enhance and improve everyday life, particularly in the areas of health, sustainability, and comfort. We help OEMs across life science and fluid control industries improve the performance of their devices, enabling better scientific research, faster diagnosis of diseases, better medical treatments, and more efficient machines, dramatically improving life for everyone.

Our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI's success through over 150 years of heritage.

IMI Adaptas is part of global engineering organization IMI plc, positioned within the Precision Engineering Division.

Role Overview

The Buyer will provide day to day tactical procurement support for the purchase of MRO items and commodities. They will also provide procurement support to ensure the use of suppliers of best performance to Norgren relative to quality, on-time delivery, total cost, and service. The individual must be able to effectively and efficiently communicate information internally and externally. The Junior Buyer will purchase components and materials from external suppliers.

Work Location: Onsite, Palmer, MA

Key Responsibilities

• Place orders with indirect MRO and commodity suppliers.

• Prepare purchase order, claims, bids, proposals, and other commercial documents.

• Expedite shipments to assure parts are delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets quality standards.

• Communicate company requirements (price, delivery, specification revision) via timely and accurate transmission of purchase orders and change order to suppliers.

• Follow up and expedite open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.

• Gather and update vendors' data in database.

• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with other divisional functions and departments.

• Support and adhere to divisional and corporate policies and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

Critical Competencies for Success

• Place orders with indirect MRO and commodity suppliers.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals and policies and procedures.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence procedures, and work instructions.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, peers, and vendors.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to prioritize problem solving tactics and long-term projects to report results efficiently.

• Ability to navigate through records in databases' tables.

• Thorough understanding of MRP logic, schedules, and typical MRP system features

• Specific industry knowledge of components that are fundamental to company products.

• Associate degree in supply chain management or similar field.

• Minimum 2 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. (4 additional years of experience is accepted in lieu of an associate degree.)

What IMI can offer you

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs.

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: EPO, PPO with a low-cost share

• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching.

• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family.

• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee.

• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes.

• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%

Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties - At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.