Project buyer

ETO Project Buyer / Procurement Specialist

Location

Chalifert, France

About Us

At Ingersoll Rand, we are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to innovation. Our Power Tools division delivers high-performance industrial solutions that help customers improve productivity, quality and operational efficiency worldwide. Join a global organization where technical expertise, collaboration and continuous improvement drive success.

Job Summary

As part of the Engineering To Order (ETO) team, you will manage procurement activities for customized projects and special applications. You will be responsible for supplier qualification, sourcing activities and procurement execution while ensuring compliance with cost, quality, delivery and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and select suppliers to support project requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Manage the complete procurement cycle, from design BOM review to delivery of products and services.
• Support project management activities through order tracking and risk mitigation.
• Monitor market trends to ensure competitive pricing and lead times.
• Measure supplier performance and implement improvement plans when required.
• Contribute to project budgeting and quotation activities.
• Establish and maintain Kanban systems to support ETO workshop consumables management.

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or a related field.
• Entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.

Travel & Work Arrangements

• Site-based position in Chalifert, France.
• Occasional travel required, mainly across Europe.

Key Competencies

• Industrial purchasing and procurement.
• Supplier relationship management.
• Commercial negotiation.
• Project coordination.
• Cost management and budget control.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Teamwork and collaborative communication.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join a leading global industrial organization.
• Exposure to challenging and technically advanced custom projects.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Local benefits package in line with company policy.
• Ownership Works equity program: we believe in the power of employee ownership. All full-time permanent employees are eligible for a one-time stock award after successfully completing one year of employment.

Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. 

We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status. 

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.