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. Weembrace 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 andTransport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We dont 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 Purchasing Agentprovides day-to-day tactical procurement support for the purchase of MRO items and commodities. They will also provide procurement support to ensure the use of suppliers of best performance to IMI relative to quality on-time delivery total cost and service. The individual must be able to effectively and efficiently communicate information internally and externally. The Purchasing Agent will purchase components and materials from external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Place orders with indirect MRO and commodity suppliers.

Prepare purchase order claims bids proposals and other commercial documents.

Expedite shipments to assure parts are delivered on schedule at the negotiated price and meets quality standards.

Communicate company requirements (price delivery specification revision) via timely and accurate transmission of purchase orders and change order to suppliers.

Follow up and expedite open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.

Gather and update vendors data in database.

Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with other divisional functions and departments.

Support and adhere to divisional and corporate policies and procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

Critical Competencies for Success

Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals and policies and procedures

Ability to write reports business correspondence procedures and work instructions.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers peers and vendors.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest proportions and percentages.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to prioritize problem solving tactics and long-term projects to report results efficiently.

Ability to navigate through records in databases tables.

Thorough understanding of MRP logic schedules and typical MRP system features

Proficient in Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access

Specific industry knowledge of components that are fundamental to company products.

Associate degree in supply chain management or similar field.

Minimum 2 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. (4 additional years of experience is accepted in lieu of an associate degree.)

Pay range: $28 - $35/hour

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.

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

Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching

14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)

4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)

Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups

PTO encompassing inclusive holidays

Career Development opportunities (IMIs Catalyst Program)

Employer contribution for Health Savings Account and in many cases free virtual telemedicine and teletherapy.

Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family

Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance hospital indemnity legal insurance identity theft protection and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform

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%

**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 accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

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.