Buyer

Position Summary

About The CompanyAt ITT, we are leading a manufacturing company with strong global footprint of more than 100 facilities. Our locations include manufacturing facilities and global service capabilities in 35 countries. Through these worldwide operations and building on our heritage of innovation our approximately 10,000 team members partner with our customers to deliver enduring solutions that make a lasting difference and help the world move forward. ITT is headquartered in Stamford, CT, with sales in approximately 125 countries. The company generated 2022 revenues of $3 billion. ITT was named to the Forbes 2019 list of America's Best Midsize Employers. This achievement recognizes ITT's focus and commitment to fostering a healthy, high-performing culture and creating a workplace defined by innovation and continuous improvement. ITT's CEO and CFO were both recognized as 2020 All-America Executive Team by Institutional Investor magazine. Also bestowed to ITT was the 2018 Manufacturing Leadership Award that distinguishes ITT for its visionary leadership, commitment to employees and workplace culture, and the ability to innovatively solve problems for customers.TT operates through three Value Centers (operating segments):

Motion Technologies (Revenue of $1.4B; headcount of 4,700; operates in 13 countries) manufactures brake components and specialized sealing solutions, shock absorbers and damping technologies primarily for the global automotive, truck and trailer, public bus and rail transportation markets;

Industrial Process (Revenue of $1.0B; headcount of 2,800; operates in 30 countries) manufactures engineered fluid process equipment serving a diversified mix of customers in global industries such as chemical, energy, mining, and other industrial process markets and is a provider of plant optimization and efficiency solutions and aftermarket services and parts;

Connect and Control Technologies (Revenue of $0.6B; headcount of 2,700; operates in 10 countries) manufactures harsh-environment connector solutions, critical energy absorption, flow control components, and composite materials for the aerospace and defense, general industrial, medical, and energy markets.

ITT offers an extremely attractive benefits program. Our employees are provided medical and dental coverage, 401K savings plan, life insurance protection, sickness and accident income protection, a generous vacation and holiday program, a tuition reimbursement program, and a program that allows you to use tax-free dollars to pay for many health care and dependent care expenses.

We are seeking a Buyer to support our aftermarket repair and upgrade business in our Houston PRO Services shop located in Stafford, TX. Building on centuries of pump design experience, PRO Services provides an array of services focuses on reducing equipment total cost of ownership and increasing plant output, including condition monitoring, predictive maintenance contracts, field service, engineered upgrades, inventory management, and overhauls for pumps and other rotating equipment. The Buyer purchases goods and services as assigned by the Purchasing Manager within the guidelines set forth in ITT Industries Corporate Purchasing Policies. Also settles all disputes with our suppliers arising after a purchase order has been awarded.

Essential Responsibilities

May include:

• Purchase goods and services as assigned optimizing their total cost (quality, delivery, and price).

• Develop and maintain an adequate number of competitive suppliers necessary to support unit requirements.

• Monitors quality and delivery performance of suppliers constantly seeking improvement and replaces those suppliers who fail to meet our standards.

• Expedites delivery of goods and services purchased.

• Ensures that the business is paying "fair market" prices through the competitive bidding process.

• Maintains an inventory listing of all tooling located at supplier's facility.

• Manage purchase orders, oversee shipping/delivery schedules, and maintain purchase records.

• Perform vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reduce operating costs and boost efficiency.

• Conduct ongoing market research to identify beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendors.

• Maintain working relationships with vendors and supervise vendor activities.

• Enter purchase orders and updates into SAP (ERP System).

• Order safety, MRO and VMI supplies

• Communicate and negotiate with vendors and sales personnel.

• Meet with manager at regular intervals to discuss order detail and priorities.

• Attend regular meetings and communicate issues and recovery plans.

• Generate and interpret reports to order goods.

• Follow all safety and environmental guidelines in the plant including 5S.

• Participate on special assignments at plant and/or corporate level.

• Additional Adhoc projects, as needed.

Position Requirements

Knowledge & Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse client group.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret pump drawings.

• Ability to anticipate and solve practical problems and resolve issues.

• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and within a team.

• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and properly describe problems and solutions.

• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks, time management, and prioritization skills.

• Well-developed planning, organization, analytical, and decision-making skills

• Ability to produce clear, timely, and concise documentation and have well-developed problem-solving skills.

• Ability to apply good judgment, strong work ethic, and integrity on the job.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Proficient in relevant PC skills.

Experience:

3 to 5 or more years related experience and/or training.

Education:

Bachelor's degree from regionally accredited four-year college or university

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

$61,100 to $91,300 annually.