Buyer

Ingersoll-Rand plc; Moers; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

JobRad bicycle leasing

EGYM Wellpass wellness program

Corporate Benefits discount program

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand plc in Germany is seeking a Technical Buyer (m/f/d) to actively manage the flow of materials and services, negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, and ensure production is always well supplied.

You will collaborate with Purchasing, Production and Logistics to optimize quality, delivery performance and cost, plan material requirements in our ERP system, monitor schedules, support KPI reporting, and foster long-term supplier partnerships.

Qualifications

• Degree or vocational qualification in business, engineering, logistics, or a related field.
• At least three years of professional experience.
• Understanding of production processes, machinery and materials.
• Ability to read technical drawings and documentation.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience with ERP and inventory management systems.
• Knowledge of capacity planning, resource management, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Source technical products and services from supplier identification to contract management.
• Evaluate quotations, negotiate terms, and make purchasing decisions.
• Maintain supplier relationships for long-term partnerships.
• Plan material requirements using ERP to ensure demand-driven procurement.
• Coordinate with Logistics and Production to ensure smooth material flow.
• Monitor production and shipping schedules and compare plan vs. actual.
• Support inventory counts and report purchasing KPIs.

Skills

Negotiation

ERP knowledge

Inventory management

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Capacity planning

Education

Business/Admin/Engineering degree

Tools

ERP software

Inventory management systems

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
• 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
• A future-oriented and secure position within an innovative company
• 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

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