Buyer

Company: IMA Life North America
Location: Tonawanda
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

IMA Life North America (part of IMA Group) is a global leader in the field of aseptic, pharmaceutical equipment and services located in Tonawanda NY. Our mission at IMA Life is to provide customers with the best up time in the industry while providing innovative service solutions. The relationship with customers is what guides the way we design and develop life saving machinery and services. IMA Life offer a wide range of machines for liquid and powder aseptic, non aseptic processing and freeze-drying solutions.

We are looking for an energetic person with good work ethic to become part of our Procurement Team. Hereafter a description of the role's primary responsibilities and required Knowledge, skills, and experience

JOB DESCRIPTION
Department: Procurement
Position Title: Buyer
Reports to: Operations Manager
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PRIMARY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establish and Maintain vendor base for the supply of required materials.
Procure, track and expedite materials to ensure customer satisfaction.
Participate in supplier audits and vendor assessments.
Promote and develop competitive bidding situations.
Work to reduce costs of purchased goods.
Generate reports to track p.o.'s, safety stock, inventory values, etc.
Maintain MRP data accuracy.
Interface with other departments as needed.
Other tasks as deemed appropriate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Strong communications skills with emphasis on positive vendor relations.
Strong PC skills with emphasis on SAP.
Strong organizational skills; ability to effectively coordinate concurrent tasks.
Associates degree in technical or business management (or similar work experience) minimum. Bachelors degree preferred.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Overtime and travel as necessary.
Physical presence needed onsite.

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