Buyer – OSM / OSP

About IMI

IMI plc, the specialist engineering company, designs, manufactures and services highly engineered products that control the precise movement of fluids. Its innovative technologies, built around valves and actuators, enable vital processes to operate safely, cleanly, efficiently and cost effectively. The Group works with industrial customers across a range of high growth sectors, including energy, transportation, and infrastructure, all of which are benefiting from the impact of long-term global trends including climate change, urbanization, resource scarcity and an ageing population. IMI employs some 11,000 people, has manufacturing facilities in more than 20 countries and operates a global service network. IMI currently operates across three globally recognized Divisions: Critical Engineering, Precision Engineering and Hydronic Engineering.

About IMI Critical Engineering

IMI Critical has long been recognized as a world-leader in the provision of flow control solutions. Our products allow vital industries to operate safely, cleanly, reliably and efficiently, so that they can provide us with the energy, resources and materials that underpin modern lives. IMI Critical’s family of specialist companies design, manufacture and service bespoke valves and actuators that precisely control the flow of steam, gas and liquids under extremes of pressure and temperature, as well as intensely abrasive or corrosive operating conditions. Our valves can be found in a myriad of industrial plants and processes around the world, enabling the production of oil and gas, power, petrochemicals, metals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and beverages, water and sanitation, pulp and paper, ethanol and sugar. Our products are also widely deployed on ships and submarines. Our engineering expertise means that we can make hazardous processes safer, cleaner and greener. By helping clients reduce emissions, improve safety, and make processes more efficient, we have a direct and positive impact on the world. That is why we describe our purpose as ‘breakthrough engineering for a better world’.

IMI Critical Engineering Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Position Summary

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. Buyer will perform all tactical functions of Purchase Order management which include confirmations, expediting, non-conformances and problem solving. 

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications and Required Skills:

• 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

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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).