OverviewAs Global Purchasing & Sourcing Lead, you drive strategic procurement initiatives for Motion Technologies and possibly cross-business programs.
You will shape global sourcing strategies, scout suppliers, and lead negotiations to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
You collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Finance to launch cost-improvement projects and ensure policy compliance.
The role offers international exposure, travel, and opportunities to evolve with expanding scope and impact.
ResponsabilitàDeliver concrete sourcing and purchasing projects within Motion Technologies and cross-business initiatives
Support and execute global sourcing strategies across direct and indirect categories
Conduct supplier scouting, market analysis, supplier evaluation and qualifications
Run or support RFQs, supplier comparisons, negotiations, and contract finalization
Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities via competitive bidding, localization, dual sourcing, value analysis, and supplier productivity initiatives
Monitor supplier performance, purchasing metrics, and market trends; provide data-based recommendations
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Supply Chain and Program Management on sourcing and cost-improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with ITT purchasing policies, ethical standards, and contractual requirements




Contribute to standardization and sharing of purchasing best practices across Motion Technologies
Provide clear project updates to Purchasing leadership and stakeholders as needed
Travel to plants, suppliers, and project locations to achieve outcomes
Requisiti fondamentaliBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Economics, Business Administration or a related field
Approximately 4-5 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, procurement, category management or supply chain in automotive, industrial manufacturing or similarly complex environments
Solid experience with RFQ processes, supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and supplier performance tracking
Strong analytical skills with purchasing metrics, cost breakdowns, and market data
Fluent English (written and spoken); knowledge of Italian strongly recommended
Experience in direct materials, indirect purchasing, logistics, raw materials, or technical commodities
Familiarity with ERP and procurement tools; advanced Excel and data reporting tools (Power BI) a plus
Training or certification in negotiation, sourcing, supply chain, logistics, or project management an advantage
Willingness to travel up to ~50% when required
Cross-functional collaboration
Analytical thinking
Negotiation and influencing
RFQ processes
Cost analysis and supplier performance tracking
Supplier negotiations

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