Purchasing manager - Blutek Location Gorle, Italy - Office About Us Ingersoll Rand advances the quality of life by creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments. Our products, systems and solutions increase the efficiency and productivity of industrial, commercial operations, homes, and improve the health and comfort of people around the world. We have opportunities for career growth through our diverse businesses which manufacture and service many well-recognized brands. Job Summary As a Purchasing Manager, your role will involve sourcing equipment, goods, and services, as well as managing vendors. You will be responsible for performing strategic procurement activities across various spend categories, aiming to find better deals and more profitable suppliers. Your expertise in supplier relationship management and negotiation skills will be crucial in ensuring cost-effective and high-quality procurement. Additionally, you will analyze market trends, forecast demand, and mitigate risks to optimize the procurement process. By leveraging your knowledge of supply chain management and your ability to identify opportunities for improvement, you will contribute to the overall success of our organization's purchasing operations. Responsibilities - Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies - Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness - Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms - Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power - Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking - Assess, manage and mitigate risks - Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers Requirements: - Proven working experience as Purchasing Manager - Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management - Interest in market dynamics along with business sense - A knack for negotiation and networking - Working experience of vendor management software - Ability to gather and analyse data and to work with figures - Solid judgement along with decision making skills - Strong leadership capabilities LI-MT1