Buyer, Material Planner

Ingersoll-Rand; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand Inc. in Ocala, FL, is seeking a Buyer / Material Planner to coordinate procurement for production-critical materials and maintain material availability.

You will manage supplier follow-up, monitor SAP-based MRP signals, track purchase orders, and expedite shipments to prevent downtime. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of purchasing or materials planning experience, strong Excel skills (including and XLOOKUP), and a collaborative mindset to drive cost efficiency and on-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years' relevant materials buying experience; in lieu of a degree5+ years of progressive materials purchasing expertise is needed.
• 2+ years of MRP/ERP experience navigating transactions, extracting reports, performing inquiries, creating purchase orders, and maintaining oversight of material movement and status.
• 2+ years of Excel experience to include data manipulation, comparing reports, crunching numbers, and ideally performing XLOOKUP to move/compare data between spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and build productive vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes automated MRP requisitions to secure high-volume production parts and maintain material availability.
• Partners with domestic and global suppliers to confirm specifications, capacity, pricing, delivery schedules, and stocking requirements.
• Selects production materials and components by validating engineering requirements, evaluating total cost, and determining the appropriate procurement method, including direct purchases, blanket agreements, and competitive bids.
• Prepares and manages high-value purchase orders, scheduling agreements, bid requests, and supplier proposals within SAP, established budgets, and delegated authority.
• Maintains accurate procurement records and SAP master data, including purchase costs, variances, delivery performance, quality, inventory health, lead times, safety stock, minimum order quantities, and reorder points.
• Partners with Quality, Engineering, and Inspection teams to investigate defective or unacceptable materials, determine root causes, and implement supplier corrective actions.
• Coordinates with production planners to schedule material flow, expedite critical shortages, and prevent production disruptions or downtime.
• Approves material invoices for payment and resolves complex pricing, quantity, and purchase-order discrepancies.

Skills

MRP/ERP experience

Excel (XLOOKUP)

Vendor relationships

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, 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.

Job Title: Buyer, Material Planner

Location: Ocala, FL (onsite)

About Us

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Overview

This Buyer / Material Planner role is responsible for coordinating and leading the procurement of production-critical materials that keep the Ocala plant running. You will manage supplier follow-up, monitor MRP signals, track purchase orders, resolve delivery risks, and ensure materials are available when manufacturing needs them. This is not just placing orders—it is strategic material execution in a fast-moving manufacturing environment where your ability to build supplier relationships, analyze data, prioritize action, and expedite critical items directly impacts production flow and customer delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career purchasing professional who is ready to grow while bringing fresh, technology-focused thinking to an experienced team. The ideal candidate will have foundational experience in purchasing, procurement, materials planning, or a related field and demonstrated exposure to AI-enabled tools. You should be able to explain how you have applied AI in practical situations, such as improving spreadsheets, automating calculations, streamlining data collection and analysis, supporting presentations, or enhancing professional business communications.

Deep AI expertise is not required. We are looking for someone who is curious, adaptable, comfortable using emerging technology, and motivated to develop within the purchasing function. If you like being the person who keeps production from missing a beat—and finding smarter ways to get the work done—this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes automated MRP requisitions to secure high-volume production parts and maintain material availability.
• Partners with domestic and global suppliers to confirm specifications, capacity, pricing, delivery schedules, and stocking requirements.
• Selects production materials and components by validating engineering requirements, evaluating total cost, and determining the appropriate procurement method, including direct purchases, blanket agreements, and competitive bids.
• Prepares and manages high-value purchase orders, scheduling agreements, bid requests, and supplier proposals within SAP, established budgets, and delegated authority.
• Maintains accurate procurement records and SAP master data, including purchase costs, variances, delivery performance, quality, inventory health, lead times, safety stock, minimum order quantities, and reorder points.
• Partners with Quality, Engineering, and Inspection teams to investigate defective or unacceptable materials, determine root causes, and implement supplier corrective actions.
• Coordinates with production planners to schedule material flow, expedite critical shortages, and prevent production disruptions or downtime.
• Approves material invoices for payment and resolves complex pricing, quantity, and purchase-order discrepancies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years' relevant materials buying experience; in lieu of a degree5+ years of progressive materials purchasing expertise is needed
• 2+ years of MRP/ERP experience navigating transactions, extracting reports, performing inquiries, creating purchase orders, and maintaining oversight of material movement and status.
• 2+ years of Excel experience to include data manipulation, comparing reports, crunching numbers, and ideally performing XLOOKUP to move/compare data between spreadsheets
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and build productive vendor relationships.

Core Competencies

• Relationships and Communication:
  • Establish customer loyalty, meet customer needs, build productive relationships, and take ownership of customer satisfaction.
  • Conveys information clearly, succinctly, and persuasively to individuals and groups, helping audiences understand, retain, and act on the message.
• Technical and Business Communication:
  • Reads and interprets engineering blueprints, GD&T, safety rules, operational manuals, and other complex technical documents. Writes routine reports and commercial correspondence and communicates effectively with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
• Execution and Accountability:
  • Acts promptly, takes initiative, and proactively pursues objectives beyond minimum requirements.
  • Effectively manages time, priorities, and resources to complete work efficiently. Sets high standards, takes accountability for results, and consistently delivers work with accuracy and excellence.
  • Maintains effectiveness through changes in responsibilities, processes, requirements, structures, or workplace cultures.
• Continuous Improvement and Learning:
  • Identifies opportunities, develops ideas, and implements solutions that improve processes and performance. Actively pursues learning opportunities and applies new knowledge and skills on the job.
• Analytical and Technical Problem Solving:
  • Calculates discounts, interest, material price variances, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Applies basic algebra and geometry to raw-material calculations.
  • Solves practical supply chain problems involving technical variables and limited standardization. Interprets complex instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Preferences

• Bachelor's Degree highly preferred
• Buying, Materials Planning experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated exposure to AI-enabled tools, particularly spreadsheet automation, calculated fields, data management
• SAP experience
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment

Travel and Work Arrangements

• Based in Ocala, FL (onsite)
• Working hours between 7:00am & 4pm

What We Offer

• Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs.
• Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings.

At 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.

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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, color, 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.