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About the Role

The Global Strategic Supply Manager is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies for critical and strategic categories across the Goulds engineered pumps portfolio, focusing on fabrication, machining, and non-metallic components. This role drives cost competitiveness, supplier performance, and supply continuity by optimizing the global supply base, including transitioning work to Low-Cost Region (LCR) suppliers. The position focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, and long-term supplier partnership development to support business growth, margin expansion, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Global responsibility for strategic sourcing initiatives across key engineered pump components including machining, fabrications, and non-metallic.
Driving cost reduction through resourcing, LCR transitions, and supplier consolidation.
Leading strategic sourcing activities impacting product cost, quality, and delivery performance.
Reducing supply risk and improving resilience across Goulds global supply base.
Supporting special projects, New Product Introduction (NPI) and product lifecycle sourcing strategies.
Serving as a key interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders, influencing sourcing strategy, cost structure, and supply continuity.
Defining and executing global category and sourcing strategies aligned with Goulds business goals.
Leading end-to-end strategic sourcing activities: RFQ, supplier evaluation & selection, negotiation, and contracting.
Identifying and executing resourcing opportunities, including transitions to LCR suppliers.
Delivering measurable cost savings through competitive sourcing, should-cost analysis, and value engineering.
Developing and managing strategic supplier relationships to ensure long-term performance and innovation.
Collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, Product Management, and Operations to ensure technical and operational alignment.
Supporting supplier qualification and onboarding in partnership with Supplier Excellence and Development team.
Supporting supplier performance improvements related to SQDC.
Mitigating supply risk through dual sourcing, capacity planning, and geographic diversification.
Enabling successful NPI sourcing and ensuring early supplier involvement in design and development.
Leveraging data analytics and market intelligence to guide sourcing decisions and strategy.
Leading contract negotiations, including pricing, terms, and risk mitigation clauses.
Supporting make vs. buy analysis and footprint optimization initiatives.
Acting as SWAT team to support operations on strategic supplier issues impacting business continuity.
Fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

10–15+ years of progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain within industrial or engineered products.
Proven track record in global sourcing and supplier negotiation.
Experience with LCR sourcing and supplier transitions (India strongly preferred).
Strong exposure to engineered components (machining, fabrications, non-metallic).
Demonstrated success delivering cost savings and supply base optimization.
Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Product Management.
Experience in NPI sourcing and change management processes.
Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
Solid financial acumen (cost breakdowns, should-costing, total cost of ownership).
Excellent understanding of global supply markets and cost drivers.
Ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders globally.
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and technical drawings.
Effective communication and stakeholder management.
Experience managing supplier risk and geopolitical considerations.
High attention to detail with strong execution discipline.

Skills

Global Sourcing
Supplier Negotiation
LCR Sourcing
Supplier Transitions
Engineered Components
Cost Savings
Supply Base Optimization
NPI Sourcing
Change Management
Commercial Skills
Negotiation Skills
Financial Acumen
Market Intelligence
Data Analytics
Stakeholder Management
Risk Management
Geopolitical Considerations

Location

Stamford, Connecticut

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

10-15+ years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Professional certifications (CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent) preferred

Salary/Compensations

$106,800 to $159,400

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k)
Short and long-term disability
Paid time off
Growth and developmental opportunities
Other incentive compensation programs

About the Company

ITT Inc. is a diversified global leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions serving the flow, aerospace and defense, transportation, industrial, and energy markets.
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, ITT has a market cap of roughly $20 billion and employs more than 15,000 people across 40 countries and serves customers in approximately 125 countries.
Following the acquisition of SPX FLOW, the company is expected to generate $5.4 billion in annual revenue.
ITT's businesses are organized in three distinct segments: Flow Technologies, Motion Technologies, and Connect and Control Technologies.

Equal Opportunity

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.
The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.