NPI Project Buyer

IMI plc\n \nWe 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. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world \u2013 creating lasting impact for everyone.\n \nWe 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 & Fluid Control and Transport.\n \nOur partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don't invent in isolation \u2013 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.\n \nSite Overview\n \nOur Palmer location is a $50 million business focused on the manufacturing and development of cutting-edge products that serve a range of customers in the medical device and analytical instrumentation markets. Our products include electron multipliers, filaments, syringes, pumps, and valves. \n \nWork Environment: Hybrid role based in Palmer, MA, with onsite presence approximately once per week and during key project milestones.\n \nRole Overview\n \nReporting to the Global Procurement Director of our Life Science sector, as a NPI Project Buyer, you will play a key role in cross-functional product development teams, leading all procurement activities throughout the product lifecycle - from early concept through industrialization and series launch.\n \nYou will ensure suppliers, cost targets, quality requirements, and project timelines are aligned to enable successful New Product Introduction (NPI).\n \nThe Project Buyer acts as the primary procurement interface with Engineering, Quality, Project Management, and Operations.\n \nKey Responsibilities\n\n Project Integration (NPI / Engineering interface): Represent Procurement within the project core team and participate in all project milestones (concept, design freeze, prototype, pilot, SOP).\n Translate project requirements (BOM, drawings, technical specs) into sourcing actions.\n Ensure supplier deliverables (DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, control plans\u2026) align with project timelines..\n Cost Management & RFQ Execution: Launch and manage RFQs for all new or modified components.\n Analyse quotations, build cost breakdowns, and recommend sourcing decisions.\n Ensure achievement of project cost objectives (PPV, Cost to Launch).\n Supplier Selection & Development (Project Scope):Identify and evaluate suppliers based on technical capability, quality performance, financial stability, and project readiness.\n Ensure all sourcing activities comply with the approved preferred supplier list, challenging any deviation and escalating when necessary to maintain alignment with IMI's category strategies.\n Drive supplier onboarding and qualification for new components and technologies.\n Support VAVE initiatives with Engineering.\n Prototypes, pre-series & industrialisationManage procurement of prototypes and pre\u2011series parts on time and at project budget.\n Coordinate with suppliers on tooling, capacity planning, ramp\u2011up, and readiness for SOP.\n Monitor supplier APQP deliverables until PPAP approval.\n Risk & Issue ManagementIdentify risks related to suppliers, materials, lead times, and manufacturing processes.\n Build mitigation plans with suppliers and internal teams.\n Escalate issues proactively and support resolution to protect project timeline.\n Governance & ReportingMaintain project purchasing documentation (RFQ, sourcing decisions, cost tracking).\n Report status, risks, and achievements in project reviews and steering committees.\n \nWhat we are looking for\n\n Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain, or equivalent. \n Proven experience in Project Purchasing in an industrial environment (NPI/NPD ideally).\n Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, manufacturing processes, and tooling.\n Solid negotiation skills with suppliers (commercial + technical).\n Experience with APQP/PPAP preferred. \n Ability to work cross\u2011functionally under time pressure and manage multiple workstreams.\n Analytical mindset, structured communication, and strong stakeholder management. \n \nPay Range: $95,000 - $115,000 annually. \n \nWithin 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.\n \nWhat IMI can offer you:\n \nAt 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. \n \nSee below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:\n\n Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share\n Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching\n 14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)\n 4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)\n Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups\n PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays\n Career Development opportunities (IMI's 'Catalyst' Program)\n Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.\n Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family\n 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\n Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee\n Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab\n 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%\n \nBenefits 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\n \nHealth and Safety\n \nThe 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.\n \nHealth, Safety, and Environmental Duties \u2013 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.\n \nCode of Ethics:\n \nIMI 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.\n \nChanges to This Job Description:\n \nIMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.\n \nIMI 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.\n\n