Strategic Sourcing Lead, Valves

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: 

 

 

 

The Sourcing Lead is responsible for guiding both day to day operations and strategic initiatives at the local level, ensuring high quality support for global sourcing efforts and local manufacturing sites while driving strong performance and operational excellence.

   

• →Develop Valves group LCR strategies and supplier base strategies in close partnership with key stakeholders and Commodity Managers
• →Manage and strengthen relationships with high quality local suppliers across multiple categories, with a strong focus on castings, fabrications, and forgings
• →Drive supplier relationship management, including supplier development aligned with ITT standards, capacity planning, and establishing strong senior level partnerships
• →Collaborate with Commodity Managers to define the future supplier landscape, aligning with product development roadmaps and regional business needs
• →Lead and support supplier negotiations for the valves business, including spend analysis, negotiation strategy, stakeholder alignment, and contract execution
• →Partner with the global sourcing team to define and execute commodity strategies and strategic action plans at the supplier level
• →Work closely with technical teams on new supplier qualification and continuous improvement of existing supplier quality
• →Serve as a key interface with internal stakeholders across global ITT sites to ensure alignment and support
• →Monitor and formalize supplier performance through Strategic Supplier Reviews, identifying gaps, driving improvement plans, and executing cost reduction and value creation initiatives
• →Proactively manage and resolve supplier related escalations in collaboration with Commodity Managers, Purchasing Managers, and cross functional teams
• →Participate in Supplier Business Reviews, contributing to performance discussions and strategic alignment

 

• Minimum of 10 years of strategic experience within a complex, global supply chain organization, with strong exposure to supplier development. Experience with castings is highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from a technical university or equivalent, ideally in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization
• Proven ability in planning, organizing, and making sound decisions in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to guide and develop teams
• Strong project management capabilities with a focus on execution and results
• Ability to engage credibly with internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and external partners
• Solid understanding of global markets and geopolitical dynamics impacting supply chains
• Results oriented mindset with a structured and disciplined approach to problem solving
• Desired Characteristics
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence, accountability, and a people focused approach
• Highly disciplined with a focus on execution and continuous improvement
• Adaptable and agile with a mindset of continuous learning and development
• Analytical and data driven, with strong attention to detail
• Hands on approach with the ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels
• Strong work ethic combined with smart, efficient execution
• Proactive and results driven with a positive, can do attitude
• Ability to translate strategic thinking into actionable plans
• Collaborative team player with strong partnership skills
• Comfortable working under pressure and navigating complex challenges

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Annual salary range is from $103,600.00 to $155,000.00, plus benefits & incentive plans.