Buyer - OSM​/OSP

IMI plc is a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors:
Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science, and Transport.

The Buyer OSM / OSP position will be responsible for providing tasks related to supply chain management and subcontract services. Duties include supply chain development & maintenance, placing orders for a variety of subcontract machining and processing services in accordance with technical specifications. The Buyer will perform all tactical functions of Purchase Order management which include confirmations, expediting, non-conformances and problem solving.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (office/cubicle environment with computers, fax machines and printers operating) to loud (manufacturing environment with large machinery operating).

• Primary duty includes supply chain management, source, negotiate and purchase of subcontract machining and/or processing services.
• Qualify and exit vendors as required to establish an optimum supplier base.
• Responsible for engaging in short- and long-term negotiations to generate material savings and optimum fulfillment for the organization.
• Responsible for supplier Lead time reduction.
• Develop and manage vendors for On Time Delivery and Quality.
• Develop advanced planning and scheduling model based on sales forecast and develop adequate vendor capacity.
• Work with Production Department to develop scheduling flow of subcontract services to minimize impact.
• Implement and manage vendor audit and approval policies.
• Implement and manage policy for technical information flow to vendors.
• Implement non-disclosure agreements, periodically audit for compliance.
• Implement IMI responsible business initiatives to vendors, measure and report progress.

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in supply chain management and material procurement.
• UG
  - B.Tech/B.E - Mechanical, Production/ Industrial, or B.S. in Business Administration is a bonus but not required.
• Proven experience of leading sourcing initiative and ability to demonstrate the successful outcome of the task or direct experience in sourcing.
• Advanced understanding of material grades, heat treatment, machining processes and the cost drivers for each technology.
• Interpret and communicate engineering drawings and specifications.
• Track record of identifying suppliers and developing strategic relationships.
• Experience with ASME/Nuclear Codes and Regulations is desirable.
• Demonstrated computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, etc.) and knowledgeable of ERP systems.
• Fluent in English – reading, writing, and verbal.

$80,000 - $90,000. Within this range, individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications relative to the job requirements. Base pay information is aligned with market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.

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. Below is an overview of our perks and benefits.

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share.
• Best-in-class 401(k) plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching.
• 14-week maternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent).
• 4-week paternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent).
• Employee Resource Groups that offer…