Buyer

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. We are constantly focused on innovation: through significant investments in R&D and ongoing dialogue with customers, local communities, and the supply chain, we promote an environmentally conscious approach aimed at achieving sustainable development. Our history is marked by steady growth, also supported by continuous investment in people and skills development. With more than 7,000 employees 59% in Italy and 41% worldwide we are present in over 80 countries. 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. The Role As a Buyer, you will play a key role in managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely procurement of materials. Your responsibilities will include: 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. Experience & Skills 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. What Will Set You Apart Availability to travel occasionally (mainly local). Availability to do overtime. Proficiency in SAP Compensation Package $60,000-70,000 Bonus What We Offer GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT: dynamic, flexible, avantguarde in a multinational and multicultural context. DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CULTURE: promoted through the Corporate Code of Ethics and dedicated programs. CONTINUOUS LEARNING: as a strategic asset for the development and motivation of people. WELLBEING: flexible working, health insurance, are just some of our initiatives to support the well-being of people and their families. IMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Country: US Placement area: Logistics and Production #J-18808-Ljbffr