- 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
Strategic Sourcing Lead, Valves
- ID
- 2026-16477
- Job Locations
- US-PA-Lancaster
- Category
- Sourcing SupplyChain & Logistics
- Position Type
- Employee
- Telecommute
- No
- Brand
- ITT Engineered Valves, LLC
About ITT:
ITT is an industrial manufacturer of critical, engineered components that serve fast-growing end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defense. The company’s differentiation is sustained through a combination of several factors: execution, the quality of its leadership and our DNA as an engineering leader. We have a clear purpose as an organization: to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs.
The company generated 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion and is comprised of three distinct segments:
- Motion Technologies ($1.5B revenue) is a global leader in brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets
- Industrial Process ($1.1B revenue) is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for the chemical, energy, mining and industrial markets
- Connect & Control Technologies ($0.7B) is a niche player in harsh environment connectors and control components in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.
ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with over 10,000 employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries.
Position Summary
Essential Responsibilities
Position Requirements
- 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
Equal Pay Act Statement
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.
Equal Pay Act Range
Annual salary range is from $103,600.00 to $155,000.00, plus benefits & incentive plans.
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