Junior Buyer

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:

1. Motion Technologies ($1.5B revenue) is a global leader in brake pads, shock absorbers, and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets.
2. Industrial Process ($1.1B revenue) is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for the chemical, energy, mining, and industrial markets.
3. 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:

We are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Buyer to be part of our Italian team located in Lainate (MI) - Connect & Control Technologies business.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Negotiate contracts implementation as consignment stock and full price list.
• Embrace the cost breakdown negotiation approach linked to the main product cost drivers.
• Work with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal departments to build and maintain good relationships.
• Maintain a database of approved suppliers.
• Track, measure, and analyze company expenditures.
• Determine and track KPIs.
• Provide reports for upper management.
• Adhere to laws, rules, and regulations.
• Analyze supplier performance management to ensure adherence to terms and conditions.

The Buyer is also responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity (e.g., vendor agreements, material records, purchase orders, order confirmations).

Position Requirements:

• Disruptive approach.
• Teamwork oriented.
• Empathic approach.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; German is a plus.
• Problem-solving skills combined with a strategic mindset.
• Professional use of MS Office tools.
• Ability to interpret and adjust to situations that involve conflicting goals.
• Ability to effectively prioritize work.
• Good planning and organizing skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills.