About the position
IMI plc is a sector focused organization 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. The Automation platform leverages deep automation technology and applications expertise to improve productivity, safety and sustainability for our customers, Industrial Automation operates across many important industry sectors and is a world leader in supporting customers with motion and fluid control technology. 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. In this role, you will identify, research, evaluate, and select suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. You will assist with the quoting and purchase of CAPEX items, purchase materials or other goods, and coordinate activities involved with procuring goods and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies while ensuring compliance with the company objectives regarding inventory, sales volume, product cost, and customer requirements.
Responsibilities
- Identify and develop strategic vendors to assist in achieving overall IMI performance
- Analyze and evaluate supplier bids, tenders, proposals, or quotations
- Coordinate the procurement process, including planning, order formation and issuance, claims resolution, administration and closeout in support of projects or other operating requirements
- Participate in operations review meetings to communicate status of existing orders as well as assist with developing strategies for future work
- Monitor and maintain all data in relation to the cost, schedule and performance aspects of vendors/contractors
- Monitor material inventories and service levels; recommend/implement changes or corrective action as required
- Negotiate prices and terms with vendors for the purchasing of goods, materials, supplies and various services
- Control the purchase order placement and supplier deliveries during critical turnarounds while taking existing shop delivery dates into account
- Identify and advise management of potential risks inherent to quotations, purchase orders, and lead times
- Monitor material delivery and expedite suppliers when material is not received by the contracted due date
- Identify and implement process improvements across the Buying and Purchasing functions
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years working as a buyer in the manufacturing industry
- Able to communicate verbally and in writing with vendors
- Ability to see the overall strategy and execute at that detail level
- Experience in Valve manufacturing is a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Power Point, Word)
- High School Diploma/GED required
- Ability to write, read and speak English fluently
- Must be a self-starter and show great initiative
- Strong analytical abilities
- Experience interacting with cross functional teams including engineering, quality, logistics and sales
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Benefits
- Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
- Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
- 14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
- 4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
- Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
- PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays
- Career Development opportunities (IMI's 'Catalyst' Program)
- Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy
- Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
- Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
- 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 through Charles Schwab
- 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%
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