Sourcing Manager

This position will be site based out of West Chester, PA or Ocala, FL.

About Us

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and the planet. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gases, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 5+ 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 or equivalent experience.
• 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.
• Ability and willingness to respond quickly and appropriately in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment and the flexibility to withstand challenging situations.

Travel & Work Arrangements

• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Onsite position in West Chester, PA or Ocala, FL.

Benefits

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

• Health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs.
• Life insurance.
• A robust 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Employee stock grant, among other offerings.