Buyer

Ingersoll Rand; Moers; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

JobRad bicycle leasing program

EGYM Wellpass fitness program

Corporate Benefits employee discount

30 days annual leave

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a Technical Buyer to manage material and service flow, negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, and ensure optimal production supply. You will collaborate with Purchasing, Production, and Logistics to maintain quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes supplier relationship development, demand-driven procurement, and KPI reporting to support a transparent purchasing function across the organization.

Qualifications

• Degree in business administration, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• At least three years of professional purchasing experience.
• Understanding of production processes, machinery, and materials.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing technical products and services from supplier identification to contract negotiation.
• Evaluate quotations, negotiate terms, and make purchasing decisions.
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships for long-term partnerships.
• Plan and manage material requirements using the ERP system.

Skills

Negotiation

ERP systems

Inventory management

Sourcing

Contract management

Education

Business administration degree

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Position Summary: As a Technical Buyer (m/f/d), you actively contribute to managing the flow of materials and services within our company. You negotiate effectively with suppliers, secure the best terms and conditions, and ensure that our production operations are always optimally supplied. Your strong sense of quality, delivery performance, and cost efficiency makes you a key link between Purchasing, Production, and Logistics.

Your Responsibilities

• You are responsible for sourcing technical products and services, from supplier identification through to contract negotiation and management
• You evaluate quotations, negotiate commercial terms, and make well-informed purchasing decisions
• You maintain and further develop supplier relationships, ensuring a collaborative and long-term partnership
• You plan and manage material requirements using our ERP system to ensure demand-driven procurement
• Together with Logistics and Production, you ensure a smooth and efficient flow of materials
• You monitor production and shipping schedules and regularly compare planned versus actual performance
• You support inventory counts and contribute to transparent purchasing KPIs and reporting

Your Qualifications

• Ideally, a degree or vocational qualification in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• At least three years of professional experience
• Basic understanding of production processes, machinery, and materials
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and documentation

Key Competencies

• Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of contract management
• Experience with ERP and inventory management systems
• Knowledge of capacity planning, resource management, and scheduling

What We Offer

• A varied and diverse range of responsibilities
• Comprehensive onboarding and job-specific training opportunities
• Performance-based compensation
• 30 days of annual leave
• JobRad bicycle leasing program
• Extensive fitness and wellness program through EGYM Wellpass
• Corporate Benefits employee discount program