Procurement Specialist

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. Procurement Specialist Location: Sedalia, Missouri Job Overview The Procurement Specialist is an integral part of a dynamic and highly communicative cross‑functional team environment working together to build a seamless supply chain. This position performs duties related to day‑to‑day inventory replenishment planning and purchasing from multiple vendors (Domestic and International). The primary goal is to ensure the highest level of customer service while achieving high inventory turnover at the lowest total cost. The role will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Production, Customer Service, Distribution/Operations, Product Management, Accounting, and vendors. Responsibilities Prepare and issue purchase orders according to company purchasing policies and procedures Confirm purchase order information (price, estimated delivery date, order quantity, unit of measure, etc.) Update the estimated delivery date on a real‑time basis with order acknowledgements Expedite POs as needed with various departments and suppliers to ensure material availability Maintain and update all relevant planning/MRP data within SAP Support all product life cycle related issues to include new product launches, transitions and end of life to ensure product availability and reduce the likelihood of obsolete inventory Requirements High School Diploma or GED required 3+ years relevant experience in inventory management, purchasing, production planning (can be substituted for a degree) Preferences APICS CPIM certification preferred SAP experience preferred; ERP systems knowledge preferred MS Office proficiency preferred; advanced level preferred Bachelor's degree preferred Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements Fully site based What we Offer At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership and provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to empower employees. Benefits include health care options (medical, prescription, dental, and vision), wellness programs, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and employee stock grants. #J-18808-Ljbffr