ITT is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments that serves fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. Building on our heritage of innovation, we partner with our customers to deliver solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.Headquartered in Stamford, CT, we have more than 11,700 employees globally with operations in ~40 countries and sales in more than 125. At our core is our engineering DNA, with 1,280 engineers, 1,700 active global patents and ~51 manufacturing locations. Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: Industrial Process: A global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps and engineered valves for chemical, energy, mining, and industrial applications. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Bornemann, Habonim, Engineered Valves, Rheinhütte Pumpen and Svanehøj. Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone. Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA. Your Responsibilities:You are responsible for the procurement of cast and forged parts in various material grades as well as steel structures.You manage the sourcing of raw parts and machined components based on our manufacturing drawings.You are actively involved in collaboration with our Global Supply Chain and work to optimize intercompany business.Within this scope, you are responsible for placing orders, entering order confirmations, and coordinating delivery schedules.You ensure the best possible fulfillment of purchasing requirements by optimizing your supplier processes.As part of your role, you continuously improve the procurement strategy to meet scheduling, budget, and quality standards.You prepare supplier quotation comparisons to support decision-making and conduct active risk management for high-value procurement projects.You regularly conduct supplier meetings and evaluations as part of supplier management.You independently monitor contracts and handle any contractual issues that arise. Your Profile:You have completed commercial training with several years of professional experience or hold a technical degree or comparable qualification, and have already gained several years of experience in materials management within plant and mechanical engineering or a similar environment.You can easily interpret technical drawings and derive the necessary insights for procurement.With your strong communication skills, you are able to negotiate effectively and convince external suppliers.You possess strong analytical skills, complemented by a pragmatic approach and assertiveness.You are used to working independently and results-oriented, while also demonstrating strong teamwork skills.You are familiar with ERP systems.You have good command of English, both written and spoken.