IMI plc
We are 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 Fluid Control, and Transport.
Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don't invent in isolation - we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.
Role Overview:
The Senior Buyer will provide day-to-day tactical procurement support for the purchase of materials, components, services, and supplies in support of the manufacturing operation. Provide procurement support to ensure the use of suppliers of best performance to Norgren relative to quality, on-time delivery, total cost, and service. Individual must be able to communicate information internally and externally effectively and efficiently. This individual will purchase components and materials from external suppliers as well as Norgren intercompany suppliers as well as Norgren intercompany suppliers.
Work Environment: University Park, IL - Onsite Key Responsibilities: Follow-up and expedite open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery. Provide support for supplier consolidation and rationalization efforts. Develop, establish, and maintain supplier performance measurements as needed to support the objectives of the divisions. Communicate company requirements (price, delivery, specification revision) via timely and accurate transmission of purchase orders and change orders to suppliers. Collect purchase order acknowledgements and advanced shipment notifications (ASN's) from suppliers as per company requirements. File with purchase order documents. Communicate any supplier capacity constraints or lead time issues to the Planning Department so they can manage appropriately. Configure/improve logistics routes to balance the needs of the business and optimize total cost. Manage and close out accounts payable issues to ensure timely and correct payment of invoices. Update JOE data (supplier lead times, pricing, economic order quantities, pay terms, Free on Board (FOB) terms, own all part parameters, etc.). Communicate supplier performance successes/issues to Category Managers as an input regarding overall supplier performance. Provide pertinent and timely information to suppliers such as demand forecasts (as provided by planning) to assist suppliers in their capacity and material planning. Plan and manage inventory position and inventory turns. Negotiate and place orders with mills preferred suppliers. Prepare purchase orders, claims, vendor agreements, bids, proposals, etc. Expedite shipments to assure parts are delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meet quality standards. Research and resolve product claims, invoicing discrepancies, etc. Prepare and maintain monthly reports such as forecasts, stock-out statistics, supplier on-time delivery, parts per million, and scorecard. Develop and maintain detailed knowledge and skill with purchasing modules of any business enterprise software system used by the division and update same based on the changing needs of the division. Other duties as assigned. Critical Competencies for Success: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics/Operations, Engineering, or another related field preferred. A minimum of three years of procurement or other supply chain related experience required. Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook) APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification preferred.
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.
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