Strategic Procurement Buyer

ITT Inc. - English US; Town of Seneca Falls (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

ITT Goulds Pumps in Seneca Falls, NY, is seeking a Buyer to manage inventory and procure materials to meet shipment and operations goals. You will interface with suppliers, engineering, project teams, planning, and production to support timely procurement aligned with category strategies.

Responsibilities include supplier selection, negotiating terms, maintaining ERP data, and driving cost-reduction initiatives while ensuring quality and on-time delivery for local operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; purchasing certification preferred.
• 3–5 years in procurement or production environments.
• Experience with ERP systems and MS Office.
• Knowledge of incoterms, cost modeling, and MRP/forecasting.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and procurement for Seneca Falls operations.
• Lead tactical purchasing driven by MRP demand and discrete requisitions.
• Create and manage purchase orders, schedule product delivery, and monitor open orders.
• Negotiate price, terms, and LTAs with suppliers to optimize cost/quality/delivery.
• Support category strategies and cost-reduction initiatives across the local supply base.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

ITT Goulds Pumps in Seneca Falls, NY, is seeking a Buyer to manage inventory and procure materials to meet shipment and operations goals. You will interface with suppliers, engineering, project teams, planning, and production to support timely procurement aligned with category strategies.

Responsibilities include supplier selection, negotiating terms, maintaining ERP data, and driving cost-reduction initiatives while ensuring quality and on-time delivery for local operations.