Buyer

About the role

ITT Engineered Valves is looking for a Buyer to join their team in Lancaster, PA. The Buyer will be responsible for the day‑to‑day procurement of goods and services to achieve balanced costs, efficiencies, and service while ensuring overall product quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree and have at least two years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.

ITT Inc. is a diversified global manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions serving flow, aerospace and defense, transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, ITT has a market cap of roughly $20 billion, 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. Its businesses are organized into three segments: Flow Technologies, Motion Technologies, and Connect and Control Technologies.

Responsibilities

• Reviews the forecast, analyzes MRP/ERP reports, to purchase/allocate items, services and supplies as required to maintain/adhere to the production forecast.
• Communicates continuously with vendors and suppliers executing contracts, reviewing quantities, price, availability, covering possible adjustments, non‑conforming materials, delivery methods/problems, and sourcing of new items and/or raw materials.
• Works closely with vendors/suppliers to implement programs to improve performance.
• Prepares purchase orders for goods and services.
• Communicates with requisitioners when changes or price differences occur.
• Assists with maintaining records for all vendors and assures proper documentation is on file accurately reflecting costs, sources, and associated lead times.
• Studies inventories recommending remedial actions for reported non‑usable, slow moving, or excess stock.
• Backs up to other buyers as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (business, supply chain management, or similar field strongly preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of purchasing/procurement experience required.

Qualifications

• APICS certification desirable.
• Additional coursework or seminars in materials management preferred.

Skills

• Self‑starter with excellent communication skills and ability to work with a diverse employee base.
• Highly proficient in MRP and ERP systems (SAP preferred) and MS Office.
• Previous experience with databases a plus.
• Ability to compute complex mathematical equations involving percentages, ratios, decimals, and fractions and to follow statistical models.
• Ability to analyze production reports, graphs, statistical models, memos, etc., to allocate/purchase materials per production demands.
• Ability to navigate multiple priorities and take accountability.
• Highly organized and skilled at multitasking.
• Knowledge of manufacturing organization structure, policies