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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:

Responsible for purchasing transactions for various industrial commodities, such as metals, wire, component parts and supplies. Receives and reviews requisitions requesting goods or services. Interviews and confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. 

Preferred Location: University Park, IL 

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase materials and services including, but not limited to, metals, wire, component parts, plating, heat treating and supplies.
• Review master schedule for adjustments in sales orders and adjust material purchases as needed.
• Ensure delivery dates are met by suppliers. 
• Review requisitions. 
• Confer with vendors to obtain product for service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule. 
• Coordinate, as appropriate, quality matters and engineering changes/developments between company activities and suppliers. 
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships.
• Research and qualify new suppliers including supplier visits.  
• Pursue cost reduction and cost avoidance opportunities. 
• Expedite materials, supplies and services.
• Negotiate prices, terms, delivery and conditions of purchase from suppliers for a variety of assigned commodities.

Core Competencies for Succes

• Two plus (2 ) years of current purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Two plus (2 ) years’ experience in the procurement of various raw materials and commodities with both domestic and international suppliers.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, one of the applied sciences OR related Associate Degree WITH at least five (5) years’ experience in other department responsibilities. 
• Preference of certification in any of the following (CPM, CPSM, CPP, CPPM, CSCP).
• Microsoft Office Suite and other productivity applications 

What IMI Can Offer You

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.

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share.
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Pet insurance, critical illness insurance, concierge services, legal insurance, commuter benefits (if applicable), and home & auto insurance.
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family.
• 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%.

Pay range:  
$71k-$82k

Within the range, individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to the job requirements. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible to receive a variable incentive pay component. Base pay information is based on market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable. 

**Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**

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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Salary : $71,000 - $82,000