Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Sourcing Lead Job Locations IN-GJ-Vadodara ID 2025-14141 Category Sourcing SupplyChain & Logistics Position Type Employee Telecommute No 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 marketsIndustrial Process ($1.1B revenue) is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for the chemical, energy, mining and industrial marketsConnect & 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

The principal purpose for this position located in Vadodara, (Gujarat) India, is to:

Lead and support the Koni (https://www.koni.com) team in the development and execution of sourcing strategy for both direct products and services to leverage volume, optimize performance and minimize costsDevelop cost strategies to support different business segments to enhance cost control, vendors strategy implementation and VAVE initiativesEstablish strong connections with key stakeholders including such as purchasing, engineering, R&D, quality and supply chain engaging them and assuring sourcing strategy is aligned with operation needs and expectationsSupport sales efforts to win projects through active engagement in selecting the right supplier and negotiation of best cost and termsEffective procurement project deployment in supporting to all new product development projects Essential Responsibilities Execute and support on performance management with relevant suppliers (scorecards, development dialogues)Vendors scouting and tendering process for vendors selectionsSupport R&D Project Manager/Specialist on R&D projects (technical capability to develop vendors)Understand of supply chain operations (including logistics and material management)Support on logistic set-up contracting and ramp-up/down activities incl. SLA /Supply Logistic Agreement/ and vendor capabilities evaluationSupport as project participant in procurement projects on global relevant projectsIdentify and execute procurement KPI pipeline (P2P savings, supplier consolidation, quality & delivery performance, OTD)Execute supply chain projectsExecuting contracts and annual negotiationUnderstanding on material/demand planning for global purchasing (consignment stocks, shipments, TCO,…)Participate in cross-functional projects at global level with cost reduction focusExecute price negotiations for projects and make price agreements with suppliersParticipate in VA/VE activitiesTechnical understanding of specification for VA/VE initiative or vendors qualification with SQ teamSupport regional teams (supplier issues, escalations)Support and execute the contractual aspects of logistic set-up with all suppliers (SLA incl. ramp-up/down activities and capacity evaluation) in close cooperation with regional inbound teams Position Requirements

Education: BS Degree in Business or Engineering, MBA preferred

 

Experience: 5-7 years Operational Purchasing or Strategic Sourcing

 

 

Skills/Knowledge:

Business skills including leadership ability, innovative thinking, global strategy, communications and change managementFamiliarity and experience with Contract LawTechnical knowledge including familiarity with castings, forgings, machining and other railway key categoriesTactical purchasing experienceExpertise in functional competencies of technical decision making, continuous improvement and project managementFluent knowledge of English, Hindi and the Mumbai local language  Ability to perform supplier scouting, development and support for supplier selection and   qualificationAvailability to travel frequently between Vadodara and Mumbai

 

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