Sourcing Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and results-oriented Sourcing Engineer to support our NASH, Hibon, Fruitland, Excelsior Blower Systems, and Stamford Scientific International Aeration. The Sourcing Engineer will be a member of our Process Flow Technologies Sourcing Organization, providing Ingersoll Rand with optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality, and delivery performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations and supplier selection
• Continuously look for new savings opportunities through analysis of data (spend, purchase price variance, etc.) and hands-on review of materials in the production areas
• Lead Request for Proposal (RFP) process with all stakeholders
• Work with suppliers and internal team members to qualify new parts
• Negotiate key items with suppliers including pricing, payment terms, lead time, and inventory programs
• Lead Supplier Development initiative for chronic poor performance suppliers
• Record and track information as required for timely and accurate measure of performance regarding sourcing activities and savings
• Support the plants to help local teams efficiently resolve escalated issues
• Identify gaps to goals and collaboratively develop and support countermeasures and activities to close the gap and exceed targets
• Work to align strategies between commodity and sector localization, plant rationalization, and similar
• Work with suppliers to address significant and/or systemic issues with performance (quality, delivery, warranty, etc.) as may be required in support of plant Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality teams
• Responsible for coordinating with commodity teams, materials, operations, engineering, finance, quality, and field operations to complete projects and achieve expected benefits within project timeline
• Create continuous improvement ideation sessions for responsible plants; generate and evaluate new ideas and opportunities aligned with plant priorities and strategies
• Participate in and represent Sourcing function during plant or product Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) or Major Model Review (MMR) events; responsible for collecting and communicating commodity actions following event
• Perform additional duties as assigned and participate in special projects as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent
• 3+ years of sourcing experience
• 1+ years of experience using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word; proficiency using Excel at an advanced level is strongly preferred

Core Competencies

• Well-developed negotiation skills and assessing vendors
• 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
• Strategic communication with suppliers through data-based decision making and strong negotiation skills

Preferences

• Lean manufacturing related experience
• Experience using Oracle or SAP

Travel & Work Arrangements

• Onsite in Sedalia, MO; Springfield, MO; or Bentleyville, PA
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Benefits

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership, taking responsibility for our company, communities, environment, and individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage
• Wellness programs
• Life insurance
• Robust 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Employee stock grant, among other offerings

Location: Sedalia, MO; Springfield, MO; or Bentleyville, PA