Merchandise Buyer jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

Position Summary

About the Company:

ITT, headquartered in Stamford, CT, operates competitively in more than 35 countries with sales in approximately 125 countries and partners with customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. The company generated 2021 revenues of $2.8 billion.

ITT was named to the Forbes 2019 list of America's Best Midsize Employers. This achievement recognizes ITT's focus and commitment to fostering a healthy, high-performing culture and creating a work-place defined by innovation and continuous improvement. ITT’s CEO and CFO were both recognized as 2020 All-America Executive Team by Institutional Investor magazine. Also bestowed to ITT was the 2018 Manufacturing Leadership Award that distinguishes ITT for its visionary leadership, commitment to employees and workplace culture, and the ability to innovatively solve problems for customers.

ITT operates through three Value Centers (operating segments):

Motion Technologies (Revenue of $1.4B; headcount of 4,700; operates in 13 countries) manufactures brake components and specialized sealing solutions, shock absorbers and damping technologies primarily for the global automotive, truck and trailer, public bus and rail transportation markets;

Industrial Process (Revenue of $1.0B; headcount of 2,800; operates in 30 countries) manufactures engineered fluid process equipment serving a diversified mix of customers in global industries such as chemical, energy, mining, and other industrial process markets and is a provider of plant optimization and efficiency solutions and aftermarket services and parts;

Connect and Control Technologies (Revenue of $0.6B; headcount of 2,700; operates in 10 countries) manufactures harsh-environment connector solutions, critical energy absorption, flow control components, and composite materials for the aerospace and defense, general industrial, medical, and energy markets.

Summary: ITT BIW is looking for a Buyer to join their team in Santa Rosa, CA. The Buyer will work closely with the Operations and Planning team on daily purchasing functions. This positions is responsible for the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment for the Company, including coordinating outside services with suppliers and performing expedites and follow-up of existing purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of product. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree with 3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting.

Essential Responsibilities

• Administers the purchase of raw materials, components, equipment and supplies as required at the most favorable overall price that is consistent with quality, quantity, and delivery requirements.
• Performs data entry of purchase orders, vendor quotes and related information in SAP.
• Selects and develops suppliers to meet materials, supplies and equipment needs.
• Solicits bids/quotations and negotiates purchase contracts.
• Evaluates supplier reliability. Sends monthly scorecards and coordinates Supplier Business Reviews with key suppliers.
• Work with Supplier Development Engineer in sourcing and on-boarding new vendors. Serves as liaison between engineers and suppliers and assists Engineering in procuring materials and supplies for product development and improvement projects.
• Conducts purchasing analysis and reports utilizing Excel spreadsheets and other tools. Develop Commodity Strategy for the purchasing commodities under his/her responsibility. Contribute to material availability, cost savings and inventory reduction initiatives.
• Maintain familiarity with and ensure that work standards and product adhere to BIW/ITT’s Quality Policy.

Position Requirements

Minimum Education: Bachelor Degree is preferred, APICS certification may be substituted

Minimum Experience: 3-7 years of experience as a Buyer in a manufacturing firm is required.

ABILITY TO:

• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
• Interact effectively with a wide variety of personalities (i.e., internal staff, vendors, etc.)
• Multi-task and appropriately adjust priorities between strategic and tactical tasks
• Effectively negotiate
• Display team partner skills assisting other staff as needed
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently after training
• Interpret and apply policies and procedures appropriately
• Ability to travel to suppliers (including international travels)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE OF:

• PC operations and Microsoft Word/Excel/Power Point and Outlook functions
• General knowledge of ERP computer software systems (SAP is preferred)
• General math skills

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES WITH THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in technical products manufacturing environment with international sales
• Experience in both internal and external customer service support

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.  ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Safety is a core value at ITT. Our employees understand and follow all ITT safety policies and procedures, participate in workplace inspections, safety training, and in the development of job safety analyses.

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