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.

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.

Role Overview:

Develop and implement purchasing strategies for direct materials, ensuring continuity of supply and alignment with corporate guidelines. In addition, the Strategic Buyer owns the business relationship with suppliers at the site level, promoting strong and resilient relationships that ensure reliable supply and effective management of business conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop the purchasing strategy for direct materials based on: SWOT analysis of the supply chain Market Analysis and Exploration Mitigation of supply risk of different natures International market conditions
• New supplier integration and development projects due to the need for plant capacity Projected Savings Plans (PPVs)
• Implement the strategy, processes and follow up on the purchasing guidelines of the category.
• Develop and maintain the business relationship with the supplier and determine and manage the form of leverage with the supplier, ensuring proactive compliance management and continuous improvement.
• Manage the removal of barriers with their peers for the execution of projects that are part of the category's strategy or immediate needs of the operation, monitoring supply risks (capacity, obsolescence, quality, logistics) and define contingency strategies and alternative supplier development.
• Manage the life cycle of key tools, ensuring their availability, preventive and corrective maintenance in coordination with the mold and engineering area.
• Based on the performance indicators of the suppliers, these indicators are: On time delivery PPM DMR's, PPV and VA/VE Provide support in the price area to the implementation of engineering changes.
• Identify risks associated with wear, damage, or loss of tools, and define action plans to mitigate their impact on operational continuity. Own the business relationship with suppliers at the site level, ensuring proactive compliance management and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the integrity, reliability and timely updating of business information in the ERP system, including pricing, lead time, payment terms, incoterms, MOQ and key conditions.
• Contribute to the achievement of the organization's environmental objectives through proper compliance with internal environmental procedures and policy, as well as the legal and governmental requirements that apply in environmental matters.

Critical Competencies for Success

• Bachelor of  Industrial Engineering / Business Administration
• 5 Years of experience as a Senior Buyer in high mix and medium low volume industries and high engineering content components.
• Fluent English, able to establish business communication.
• Project management and management Intermediate level (Desirable).
• Costs Supply chain
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Advance Excel level
• Use an ERP (JDE desirable)
• Hands on Leadership.
• Strategic and Analytical Thinking.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Teamwork
• Capacity and influence
• Adaptability to change.
• Active communication.

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.