Buyer/Planner Senior

Ingersoll Rand; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand in Burbank, CA is seeking a Senior Buyer Planner to manage the replenishment strategy for critical components and suppliers. You will drive PPV/inventory metrics, improve supplier quality, and execute corporate procurement objectives with accurate data in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in purchasing, strong Excel skills, and experience with MRP/ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred).

Qualifications

• 6+ years purchasing/sourcing experience required.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, assembly, and test environments.
• Proven ability to drive cost reductions and lead sourcing projects.
• Strong analytical skills with data analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive sourcing and cost reduction initiatives while improving supplier quality and performance.
• Lead sourcing and cost improvement projects from planning through execution.
• Analyze data and make informed supply chain decisions to support business goals.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and contract terms to reduce costs and optimize inventory.
• Support inventory management through MRP, Kanban, VMI, and consignment programs.
• Monitor shortages, expedite materials, and resolve delivery, quality, and pricing issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, quality, sales, and marketing teams.
• Maintain procurement compliance, purchase orders, supplier performance metrics, and accurate system data (JDE).
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and drive corrective actions for supply chain issues.
• Ensure inventory, lead times, and material availability support production requirements.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

MRP/ERP knowledge

Cost reduction leadership

Supply chain planning

JIT/Kanban

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

JDE

ERP systems

MRP

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/Planner Senior

Location:

Burbank, CA

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 prod ucts 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.

Haskel, a business of Ingersoll Rand, is a fluid and gas handling, high-pressure solution provider for critical applications in energy, defense, hydrogen, and many other industries. With over 80 years of expertise, Haskel’s leadership in the market is built on a reputation of safety, reliability, and quality.

Job Overview:

The Senior Buyer Planner will be responsible for managing the supply chain replenishment strategy and project implementation for critical components and suppliers. The position is accountable for PPV/Inventory metrics, supplier quality and process improvements. The position executes corporate-wide objectives with accuracy and troubleshoots effectively. The best candidate will have knowledge of using MRP and purchasing in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Drive sourcing and cost reduction initiatives while improving supplier quality and performance.
• Lead sourcing and cost improvement projects from planning through execution.
• Analyze data and make informed supply chain decisions to support business goals.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and contract terms to reduce costs and optimize inventory.
• Support inventory management through MRP, Kanban, VMI, and consignment programs.
• Monitor shortages, expedite materials, and resolve delivery, quality, and pricing issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, quality, sales, and marketing teams.
• Maintain procurement compliance, purchase orders, supplier performance metrics, and accurate system data (JDE).
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and drive corrective actions for supply chain issues.
• Ensure inventory, lead times, and material availability support production requirements.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6+ years of purchasing/sourcing experience.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, assembly, and test environments.
• Proven success driving cost reductions and leading sourcing projects.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using databases, Excel, and data analysis tools.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, JIT, and Kanban methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and regions.
• 3+ years of production/manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of work order production planning experience.
• 2+ years of MRP/ERP, JIT, or Kanban experience.
• Advanced Excel skills for reporting and analysis.
• Strategic sourcing experience with significant annual spend responsibility.
• Manufacturing background with experience supporting production environments.
• Commodity management experience in machining, injection molding, castings, electronics, seals, and fabrications.
• Proven track record of supplier management, cost reduction, and sourcing strategy development.

Preferences:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with JD Edwards (JDE).
• Purchasing, Materials Management, or Supply Chain certifications preferred.
• Six Sigma and/or Lean certification is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and global regions.
• Experience with international sourcing and supplier management.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements?

• This position will be based at our Burbank, California site with minimal anticipated travel.

Pay Range:

• The pay range for this role is ($85,000-105,000) The pay range considers a wide range of factors that include a candidate’s skills, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and geographic location.

What we Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. 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. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

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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What we Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. 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. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.