Buyer

ITT Inc. - English US•Irvine, CA

31d•$95,800 - $142,800•Onsite

About The Position

The buyer role is responsible for strategically sourcing and procuring components, materials, and services that support the manufacturing of interconnect solutions such as connectors, cable assemblies, and related electronic components. This role ensures continuity of supply, cost competitiveness, and alignment with quality and delivery requirements in a fast-paced, high-mix, often globally distributed supply environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field required plus 5 years of experience, ideally within electronics, interconnect, or manufacturing environments.
7+ years of relevant procurement or sourcing experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, ideally within electronics, interconnect, or manufacturing environments.
Due to ITAR/Governmental contracts and NO FORN projects, this position requires a US Citizen.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills
Experience working with global supply bases and understanding of commodity markets
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, data analysis tools and Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
Travel periodically, up to 10%
This position requires visibility to projects that are Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN), including foreign governments, organizations or non-U.S. citizens.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for commodities such as connectors, metals, plastics, cable, and electronic components
Manage supplier relationships, including negotiation of pricing, terms, long-term agreements, and performance expectations
Analyze market trends, cost drivers, and supply risks to proactively mitigate disruptions and identify opportunities for cost savings
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, planning, and operations teams to support new product introductions (NPI), design-for-cost initiatives, and demand alignment
Lead contract negotiations aligned with company objectives
Monitor supplier performance using KPIs (on-time delivery, quality, cost, responsiveness) and implement corrective actions when needed
Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards (e.g., RoHS, REACH, conflict minerals)
Support inventory management strategies, balancing working capital targets with service level requirements
Other duties as assigned by the Sourcing & Supply Chain Manager.