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 companys 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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