ITT Inc. · 12 hours ago
Global Sourcing Manager
US-CA-Irvine
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$119K/yr - $178K/yr
10+ years expITT Inc. is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments, serving fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy, and transportation. The Global Sourcing Manager is responsible for enhancing overall supply chain performance through effective management of global spend and building strong supplier relationships while mitigating supply chain challenges.
Information TechnologyManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
For the assigned categories, develop and implement sourcing / supply chain strategies to harness economies of scale, drive economic value, manage supply chain risk, and enable business growth at a global level in a multi-market-culture environment
Lead complex and critical negotiations utilizing extensive professional knowledge of principles and techniques of negotiation in the purchasing cycle. Provide global leadership for the major OEM suppliers
Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history
Leverage supplier management, category / commodity management and total cost principles to oversee the supplier selection process within the respective businesses / sites and encourage productive relationships with appropriate suppliers that drive meaningful value
Search, identify, qualify, develop, and manage suppliers to secure the best possible terms (cost, payment, inventory, etc.) while ensuring operational performance (quality, OTD, lead time, cost, etc.)
Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality and other category managers to drive value analysis and engineering (VAVE) savings
Partner with NPD teams to obtain early supplier engagement to set expectations, optimize quality, supply reliability, while reducing risk and cost for new product launches
Identify and introduce new materials, technologies, and supply chain capabilities to meet current and future needs of ITT products
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or university in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or equivalent is required
Minimum of 10 years of broad and global sourcing leadership experience, preferably in a highly regulated manufacturing organization, across a large multi-location, global business
Global Sourcing contract negotiation skills. Experience in a mixed mode manufacturing environment, Engineer to Order, Low Volume / High Mix, and Configure to Order environment
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact with all levels of external and internal customers and stakeholders. Demonstrated experience influencing executives
Working knowledge of Lean practices such as Daily Management, Standard Work, Kaizen, Heijunka, Poka-yoke, and Gemba
Experience with a variety of commodities, including, but not limited to: precision metal machining, composites and plastics, injection molding, electronics and cables
Drive performance with a sense of urgency and a commitment to work together as a team to achieve results
Demonstrated success in a large-scale, global organization with the ability to work at both the strategic and detailed level
English fluency is required
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR
Preferred
Ability to communicate in one or more of the following languages is highly beneficial: German, Italian, French, Chinese (Mandarin / Cantonese)
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k)
Short and long-term disability
Paid time off
Growth and developmental opportunities
Other incentive compensation programs
Company
ITT Inc.
At ITT, we have a clear purpose as an organization – to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs across key global end markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.31B2025-12-08Post Ipo Equity· $1.31B
1995-12-19IPO
Leadership Team
Luca Savi
Group CEO
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Bartek Makowiecki
Chief Strategy Officer & President Industrial Process
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