Supervisor, Purchasing

ITT • Seneca Falls, NY

2d

About The Position

About ITT: ITT is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments that serves fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. Building on our heritage of innovation, we partner with our customers to deliver solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. Headquartered in Stamford, CT, we have more than 11,700 employees globally with operations in ~40 countries and sales in more than 125. At our core is our engineering DNA, with 1,280+ engineers, 1,700+ active global patents and ~51 manufacturing locations. Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: Industrial Process: A global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps and engineered valves for chemical, energy, mining, and industrial applications. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Bornemann, Habonim, Engineered Valves, Rheinhütte Pumpen and Svanehøj. Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone. Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA. Position Summary The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing the purchasing activities for direct and indirect spend in the assigned location.

Requirements

• BA/BS required; Professional Certifications: C.P.M., C.P.I.M. preferred.
• 5+ years’ management experience in a manufacturing operation with experience in and/or responsibility for purchasing, supplier management, and cost reduction activities.
• Must be able to positively influence other functional areas to ensure process and policies are adhered to.
• Demonstrates strong leadership ability, vision, and innovative thinking.
• Technical/engineering competency & ability to read blue prints
• Experience working with advanced ERP / MRP systems as well as MS Office Software for analytical and financial analysis.
• 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. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience preferred.
• Experience within a global sourcing environment working across multiple cultures.
• Logistics experience with exposure to import-export requirements is a plus. (Certificates of Origin)

Responsibilities

• Managing the daily activity as well as training and development of direct reports
• Driving accountability for completing purchasing activities such as rfq’s, PO placement, delivery expediting and cost resolution timely and accurately in accordance with established policies and procedures to meet manufacturing and customer requirements at the highest quality, best total cost, and shortest lead time.
• Managing site supply base ; driving performance improvements in the areas of cost, quality, and delivery.
• Actively participate and drive in the creation and achievement of site goals and objectives regarding: Direct Material Cost Savings & Margin enhancement. Supplier Delivery Performance of materials and documentation requirements. Establish and execute plans to meet the goals and objectives.
• Directly working with the extended Global Supply Chain organization to leverage the Global Supplier Roadmaps or if necessary, establish and negotiate Regional/site-level material purchase contracts to drive savings and mitigate unfavorable price fluctuations.
• Represent the site in the creation of the Global Supplier Roadmap strategies for direct material purchasing and manage the local compliance to the published Supplier roadmaps.
• Supporting and driving adoption of global IP IGSC initiatives relating to the purchase of direct and Indirect materials within the site.
• Site Supplier management to drive continuous improvement and issue resolution regarding cost, quality and delivery reliability.
• Manage the activities of direct reports to support Manufacturing Operations to meet Supply Chain and Operations performance targets.
• Drive working capital improvements through efficient inventory utilization concepts to reduce Safety Stock requirements and reduction of Excess and Obsolete inventory.
• Work cross-functionally to foster a “Team” environment to maximize opportunities for continuous improvement and cost reductions.
• Employee coaching and development of direct reports

Benefits

• ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager