Ingersoll Rand, an international corporation with locations throughout the world has an exciting opportunity for a Sourcing Manager in our Industrial Technologies & Services Group, Americas.

The Sourcing Manager is a key role in support of strategic sourcing initiatives in an aftermarket-distribution environment and is responsible for developing and driving sourcing projects to achieve savings goals. Negotiates key terms with suppliers. Develops new suppliers and improves quality, delivery and cost results with existing suppliers. Communicates in a timely and effective manner with internal customers regarding key initiatives. This role reports to the Sourcing Director.

• Identifies, drives, and manages projects to reduce costs of supplied materials and achieve savings goals.
• Continuously looks for new savings opportunities through analysis of data (spend, purchase price variance, etc.) and hands on review of materials in the production areas.
• Creates and maintains savings project deck to effectively manage projects. Leads regular meetings with cross-functional team to review project deck and drive projects to timely completion.
• Identifies and develops new suppliers and improves value-added level of existing suppliers in support of savings, quality, delivery and lead time reduction initiatives.
• Monitors purchase price variances and resolves discrepancies with internal team members and suppliers.
• Leads Request for Proposal (RFP) process with all stakeholders.
• Works with suppliers and internal team members to qualify new parts.
• Negotiates key items with suppliers including pricing, payment terms, lead time, and inventory programs.
• Records and tracks information as required for timely and accurate measure of performance regarding sourcing activities and savings.
• Keeps generally abreast of market trends, commodity pricing, and both domestic and international events that might impact supplier pricing.
• Works with suppliers to address significant and/or systemic issues with performance (quality, delivery, warranty, etc.) as may be required.
• Performs additional duties as assigned and participates in special projects as required.

• 10+ years of experience in sourcing/supply chain/procurement in a manufacturing and/or aftermarket-distribution environment required.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is required.
• Experience with establishing supply chain for aftermarket, quick-turn-around parts with focus on packaging is desired.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word, is required. Proficiency using Excel at an advanced level (use financial and logical functions; work with multiple worksheets and workbooks; edit and use macros/ import and export information) is strongly preferred.
• Experience with SAP / Oracle strongly preferred.
• Evidence of skills & attributes including effective listening, gathering complete information, ensuring accuracy, problem-solving, negotiating, researching discrepancies, and handling conflict are critical. The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, meet compressed deadlines, and handle frequent interruptions is essential.
• APICS or similar professional certification preferred.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data, confirming its accuracy and adequacy, and using it to drive decisions as well as present results and business cases to management
• Strong communication skills, demonstrated effective leadership, and influencing skills and practices
• Strong bias for action and results orientation
• Ability and willingness to respond quickly and appropriately in a dynamic, fast paced work environment and the flexibility to withstand challenging situations.
• Ability and willingness to understand and interact with diverse groups and cultures
• Ability to travel up to 30%

At Ingersoll Rand we foster inspired teams. As a powerful and progressive global industrial company, we are looking for talented candidates with a bias for action and an entrepreneurial spirit to join our team. Our employees are empowered to act as owners every day for our customers, our communities and themselves. We offer a broad range of opportunities to build a successful and rewarding career with an innovative company. Join us at the new and exciting Ingersoll Rand.