Director, Procurement Life Sciences

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Director Procurement Life Sciences

Location: Flexible within US. Proximity to a local plant (DE IL UT TX) preferred. Additional approved location would be Davidson North Carolina at our Global IR Headquarters.

Job Summary

The Director Procurement Life Sciences leads the global strategic sourcing function for the Life Science platform. This role manages a team of 14 associates covering $150200 million of direct and indirect spend and is responsible for transforming procurement into a value-driving technology-enabled function.

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Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Value Creation

Develop and execute global commodity and category strategies leveraging advanced analytics AI-driven insights and digital procurement platforms to deliver year-over-year productivity and margin expansion.

Champion the adoption of e-sourcing reverse auctions and digital supplier collaboration tools to optimize cost quality and supply assurance.

Lead supplier relationship management including risk assessment performance monitoring and innovation partnerships to drive competitive advantage.

Collaborate with engineering commercial and business unit leaders to align sourcing priorities with business strategy and new product development.

Drive synergy realization for acquisitions integrating best-in-class procurement practices and systems.

Technology & Transformation Leadership

Spearhead the digital transformation of procurement implementing cutting-edge technologies such as AI machine learning robotic process automation (RPA) and advanced spend analytics.

Foster a data-driven culture utilizing predictive analytics and market intelligence to inform sourcing decisions and proactively manage supply chain risks.

Lead change management initiatives to elevate procurement maturity streamline processes and enhance stakeholder engagement.

Capital & Working Capital Optimization

Identify and execute strategies to improve net working capital including dynamic discounting supplier financing and inventory optimization through digital tools.

Expand vendor-managed and consignment inventory agreements using technology-enabled solutions to improve cash flow and reduce lead times.

Talent Development & Leadership

Build and develop a high-performing diverse procurement team with expertise in digital sourcing supplier innovation and strategic negotiation.

Mentor and coach team members fostering a culture of continuous improvement agility and ownership.

Champion talent development programs including digital upskilling and cross-functional collaboration.

Sustainability & Compliance

Ensure compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements (FDA EU etc.) leveraging technology for real-time monitoring and reporting.

Drive supplier sustainability initiatives including ESG (Environmental Social Governance) assessments and responsible sourcing practices.

Maintain awareness of emerging regulations and industry trends proactively adapting strategies to ensure compliance and competitive positioning.

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Basic Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Finance Engineering Supply Chain Operations Business or related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.

7 years of strategic sourcing experience with a track record of driving transformation and value creation in complex global environments.

At least 7 years of leadership experience building and leading high-performing teams.

Demonstrated expertise in supplier/category strategy development negotiation and digital procurement tools.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including proficiency with advanced Excel data visualization and procurement analytics platforms.

Experience implementing AI RPA or other digital solutions in procurement.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to travel up to 15% globally.

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Key Competencies

Digital Procurement Acumen: Proven ability to leverage technology and data to drive procurement excellence.

Strategic Thinking: Deep business knowledge of suppliers industry trends emerging markets and technology; ability to translate insights into actionable strategies.

Change Leadership: Experience leading organizational transformation driving adoption of new tools and processes.

Analytical Problem-Solving: Comfort with complex data analysis scenario modeling and risk-based decision making.

Relationship Management: Strong collaboration conflict resolution and communication skills with internal and external partners.

Player/Coach Approach: Willingness to roll up sleeves drive execution and mentor team members.

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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.

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 .