Associate Procurement Manager
Pubblicato il 12-08-2026 - Ingersoll Rand in Vignate
**Associate Procurement Manager** **Location** Vignate (MI) **About Us** Ingersoll Rand advances the quality of life by creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments. Our products, systems and solutions increase the efficiency and productivity of industrial, commercial operations, homes, and improve the health and comfort of people around the world. We have opportunities for career growth through our diverse businesses which manufacture and service many well-recognized brands. **Job Summary** For our Strategic Sourcing division we are looking for a Procurement Manager who will select, manage and coordinate suppliers to meet company goals in regards to quality, delivery and cost. He/She will also implement accurate process of evaluation of suppliers proposal and strategic competition approach. **Responsibilities**
- Develops a qualified mix of Best Cost Countries and Local/Regional supply base to support current and anticipated material requirements, both for New Products and existing Product Portfolio.
- Supports Sourcing activities related to the procurement of goods and / or materials as assigned including source selection and Price/Lead Time benchmarking/negotiation
- Interact across the company in New Product Development, Innovation to Value (I2V) and Price Productivity projects and meet the critical deadlines to support New Product launches along with committed cost target
- Supports cost out opportunities by negotiating with current Suppliers base and scouting source change opportunities, in line with Corporate goals and guidelines
- Works in conjunction with Category Teams and with key Plant Functions to secure a robust process-driven and seamless introduction of new Suppliers and effective management of current ones.
- Matches the new parts to be purchased with best-in-class Supplier through item enrichment, Lead Time and Cost to support Production timelines and goals
- Engages negotiations with Suppliers to support Corporate goals in terms of Net Working Capital
- Supports reporting activities on regular basis analysing Price differences for Purchased Parts
- Other responsibilities as assigned or required. **Basic Qualifications**
- BS/BA (or international equivalent) in a technical or business major
- 5/7 yrs of experience in a Buyer role preferred, preferably in Industrial sector
- Technical background preferred
- Fluent in English (written and spoken) **Key Competencies**
- Strong Negotiation skills
- Conflict and Risk Management skills
- Ability to understand, manage and improve Processes
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take initiative, work independently and drive implementation
- Accustomed to an international work environment
- Proven track record of successful negotiations with vendors and internal customers
- Strong communication skills and ability to work successfully in Team structures around the world
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Robust understanding of technical drawings
- Ability to create spreadsheets, charts and reports that contain relevant performance and projections data
- SAP knowledge preferred **Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements** Approx. 20% of travel required **What we Offer**
- Dynamic international working environment
- Lavoro da remoto Policy and flexible working time
- Equity Grant program
- Welfare program
- Internal canteen
- Linkedin learning access LI-MT1