Senior Engineer - Material Planning

Job title: Indirect Purchasing Buyer- Sr. Engineer

Location: Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

About Us 

Ingersoll Rand is a Fortune 500 company with a passion for making lives better.  We do this by living our values, and through a relentless focus on the success of our customers and partnering with our employees to think and act like owners. We believe in sustainability through the development and distribution of a broad range of global brands designed to meet the needs of our customers in both efficient and responsible ways. Ingersoll Rand is a diverse and inclusive environment.  For more information visit: www.irco.com.

Job Overview:

Responsible for managing the procurement of indirect materials and services, developing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost-effective and timely supply to support uninterrupted plant operations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage procurement of indirect materials and services required for plant operations.


• Source and negotiate suppliers for Cutting tools, machining tools, MRO items, consumables, packaging materials, plant utilities, safety items, office supplies, and facility-related purchases.


• Ensure timely availability of materials while achieving cost savings, quality, and delivery targets.


• Develop and maintain supplier relationships, conduct supplier evaluations, and support vendor development initiatives.


• Obtain quotations, compare offers, execute negotiations, and release purchase orders.


• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and inventory levels to avoid production disruptions.


• Support contract management, freight and logistics procurement, and service agreements.


• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and Finance teams for procurement requirements.


• Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and process efficiency projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field. 


• Experience in 8-10 years of indirect procurement within manufacturing/industrial environments.


• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, cutting tools, machining consumables, MRO items, utilities, and supplier management.


• Good negotiation, cost analysis, and contract management skills.


• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle) and MS Office.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements 

• 50% Travel (As and When required)

What we Offer 

• We are all owners of the company! Stock options (Employee Ownership Program) that align your interests with the company's success.  


• Leave Encashments  


• Maternity/Paternity Leaves 


• Employee Health covered under Medical, Group Term Life & Accident Insurance 


• Employee Assistance Program  


• Employee recognition via Awardco  


• Collaborative, multicultural work environment with a team of dedicated professionals, fostering innovation and teamwork.   

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