Global Sourcing Manager: Strategic Negotiations & Supply

ITT Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

ITT Inc. is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager in California to enhance supply chain performance by managing approximately $300M in global spend. The role focuses on supplier relationships, risk mitigation, and cost optimization within a high‑tech, regulated manufacturing setting.

The position is on-site in CA (Orchard Park, Valencia, Irvine, or El Cajon) with up to 50% travel, reporting to the Director of Strategic Sourcing. Strong negotiation and Lean expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college or university in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of global sourcing leadership experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Global Sourcing contract negotiation skills.
• Experience with Lean practices (Daily Management, Standard Work, Kaizen, Heijunka, Poka-yoke, Gemba).
• English fluency required; additional languages beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing / supply chain strategies to harness economies of scale and manage global supply.
• Lead negotiations with major OEM suppliers and provide global leadership.
• Evaluate suppliers on price, quality, service, and capabilities; monitor supplier performance.
• Oversee supplier selection using total cost and category management principles.
• Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers to secure favorable terms and ensure operational performance.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and other category managers to drive VAVE savings.
• Engage early with NPD teams to align supplier expectations and quality for new launches.
• Identify new materials and capabilities to meet ITT product needs.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Sourcing leadership

Contract negotiation

Lean practices

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Operations/Supply Chain

Job description

ITT Inc. is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager in California to enhance supply chain performance by managing approximately $300M in global spend. The role focuses on supplier relationships, risk mitigation, and cost optimization within a high‑tech, regulated manufacturing setting.

The position is on-site in CA (Orchard Park, Valencia, Irvine, or El Cajon) with up to 50% travel, reporting to the Director of Strategic Sourcing. Strong negotiation and Lean expertise are essential.