Senior Buyer & Planner: Cost-Driven Supply Chain Leader

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 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).