Strategic Sourcing Manager- Utilities

OverviewIngersoll Rand is evolving its procurement organization into a world-class, digitally-enabled transformation engine. We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for Indirect Categories who will own sourcing strategy, category leadership, supplier relationships, data/analytics-driven insights, and the use of next-gen technologies (AI, Gen AI, advanced analytics) to drive value, optimize cost, reduce risk, and elevate performance for non-direct spend categories. Key Responsibilities Lead the full lifecycle sourcing for indirect spend categories (e.g., professional services, facilities & maintenance, MRO, IT & digital, travel & logistics, marketing, real-estate & utilities). Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with business objectives, leveraging spend analytics (historical, predictive), market intelligence, and stakeholder insights to identify opportunities. Leverage advanced analytics and AI/Gen AI tools to surface sourcing opportunities (cost reduction, demand management, supplier consolidation, value capture), and support decision-making with data-driven business cases. Design, run and manage RFx/RFQ/RFI events; negotiate contracts (MSA, SOW, SLAs) with suppliers; ensure contracting terms reflect full total cost of ownership (TCO), risk, compliance, sustainability/ESG and innovation levers. Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships (Finance, Ops, Supply Chain, IT, Legal, HR, Category teams) to ensure sourcing strategy is integrated, actionable and drives measurable outcomes. Manage supplier performance and relationships: set up KPIs/dashboards, scorecards, continuous improvement initiatives, innovation forums. Utilize procurement technologies (e-sourcing platforms, supplier 360, spend analytics tools, contract management systems, digital negotiation tools) to increase sourcing speed, transparency, and effectiveness. Embed AI/Gen AI capabilities into sourcing workflows — for example: category demand forecasting, supplier risk modelling, scenario-analysis, contract clause generation, supplier innovation scanning. Monitor market trends, benchmarking data, emerging technologies, and supply-chain disruptions; proactively adapt sourcing strategies in response. Drive savings/value delivery, demand reduction, process improvement and compliance of indirect spend; maintain and report pipeline of initiatives and realized benefits. Support governance, ensure documentation of sourcing playbooks, templates, and standard operating procedures. Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration within the sourcing organization and across stakeholders. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or related field; MBA or relevant advanced certification preferred. Typically 7-10 years (or more) of progressive experience in indirect category sourcing or strategic procurement in a global, industrial/manufacturing (or similarly complex) organization. Strong track record with indirect categories: e.g., professional services, facilities, MRO, IT/digital, utilities, travel. Demonstrated expertise in leveraging data analytics, spend/supplier analytics, and procurement technologies. Familiarity and ideally hands-on experience with AI/Gen AI tools, digital procurement platforms, supplier-360 frameworks and modern S2P architectures. Excellent negotiation and contract management skills (MSA, SOW, SLAs), with proven ability to drive cost-savings, value creation, risk mitigation and supplier innovation. Highly developed stakeholder management, influencing and cross-functional collaboration skills (Finance, IT, Operations, Legal, etc.). Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, change-management mindset and ability to work in a matrix/global environment. Proficiency in modern procurement tools (e-sourcing, contract management, spend analytics) and strong advanced Excel / BI tool capability. Comfort with ambiguity and emerging technologies; curious mindset, continuous learner. Preferred: Lean/Six Sigma certification, category-management certification (e.g., CPSM), experience in a global manufacturing or industrial context.Why This Role Is Exciting You will be at the forefront of transforming how IR sources indirect spend — turning it into a competitive advantage rather than cost burden. You will deploy and refine cutting-edge technologies (AI, Gen AI, analytics, digital platforms) that elevate sourcing from tactical to strategic. You will partner with senior stakeholders, influence enterprise spend outcomes, and work within a high-impact, global procurement transformation agenda. You’ll work in a dynamic industrial/manufacturing environment where indirect spend categories matter and drive real business performance (cost, cash, risk, innovation).