Strategic Procurement Manager

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Job Title 

Strategic Procurement Manager

Location 

Logatec – Slovenia and Air Treatment Business Location

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

The Strategic Procurement Manager will be responsible for defining and executing the procurement and sourcing strategy across the Filtration perimeter

The role provides senior procurement leadership across multiple sites, supporting the ongoing transformation of the Filtration business and driving supplier optimization, cost competitiveness, industrial footprint initiatives and strategic sourcing decisions

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the sourcing strategy across the business perimeter.
• Develop and execute supplier strategies, including supplier consolidation, resourcing and supplier portfolio optimization.
• Lead strategic supplier negotiations and commercial agreements.
• Identify and drive cost reduction and productivity opportunities, with focus on materials, manufacturing processes, supplier margins and Total Cost of Ownership.
• Lead procurement activities related to make-versus-buy and insourcing initiatives.
• Support and coordinate procurement activities linked to industrial transfers and footprint optimization projects.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to improve product cost competitiveness and identify alternative technical and sourcing solutions.
• Drive cross-functional decisions in collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Quality and Finance.
• Ensure effective execution and follow-up of procurement transformation initiatives, with clear ownership of results.

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of Strategic Procurement / Commodity Management experience
• Solid exposure to industrial manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and cost structures
• Engineering background preferred, or extensive procurement experience within filtration, air treatment, industrial components, OEMs, suppliers or competitors
• Strong capability to challenge stakeholders, drive decisions and lead change
• Fluent Italian, Slovenian and English.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

Flexible working with required travel across European Filtration Sites.

Key Competencies

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional and multi-site environment.
• Results-oriented and pragmatic approach.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

What we Offer

• Dynamic international working environment
• Equity Grant program
• Linkedin learning access
• Annual Leave

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.