Buyer

IMA S.p.A.•Town of Tonawanda, NY

17d•$48,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The IMA Group is a world leader in the design and manufacture of automatic machines for processing and packaging pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, tea and coffee products, as well as in industrial process automation. IMA Life North America is a company within the IMA Group that specialises in providing aseptic processing and freeze-drying solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. IMA Life North America is part of IMA Life, a business unit focusing on the pharmaceutical sector who delivers advanced technologies for filling, lyophilisation and isolation, ensuring maximum sterility and product integrity for customers around the globe. As a Buyer, you will play a key role in managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely procurement of materials.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical field or Supply Chain Management, with at least 5 years of purchasing experience or a high school diploma with 8 years of relevant experience.
Experience with an ERP System.
Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office Tools.
Strong communication skills with a focus on building positive vendor relationships.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage concurrent tasks.

Nice To Haves

Availability to travel occasionally (mainly local).
Availability to do overtime.
Proficiency in SAP

Responsibilities

Establishing and maintaining a vendor base for required materials.
Procuring, tracking, and expediting materials to meet customer expectations.
Participating in supplier audits and vendor assessments.
Promoting competitive bidding to support cost savings.
Working to reduce costs of purchased goods.
Generating reports to monitor purchase orders, safety stock, inventory values, and more.
Maintaining accuracy of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) data.
Interfacing with other departments as needed.
Performing additional tasks as deemed appropriate.