Sr. Buyer

You will be playing a key role in the EPD sourcing organization by purchasing highly technical complex and/or high value materials, supplies or services. This position may provide work leadership for other Sourcing team members.

Location: Bethlehem, PA

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/)

Your Challenge

• Evaluate bids, select and recommend suppliers

• Negotiate price, delivery, service and Terms and Conditions

• Read/understand Purchase Orders and Terms and Conditions

• Read/understand published pricing indices and learning curves

• Manage supplier performance and follow up on all awards until completion of orders

• Negotiate and settle damage claims, rejections, returns of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes

• Lead supplier visits and teleconferences

• Grow and maintain an active bid-list for assigned commodities

• Achieve advanced understanding of technical requirements for the products sourced

• Work closely with Program Management Office to maintain EPD schedules

• Comply with corporate policies, procedures and underlying Federal, State and or Local regulations concerning the purchase or shipments of goods, materials and services

• Report supplier performance to management as needed

• Experience with Oracle ERP System or similar

• Assist EPD Contracts Department with supplier proposals

• Excellent written and verbal skills with suppliers and customers (internal and external)

• Develop trusted relationships with Suppliers/Customers/Auditors

• Teach/mentor other Sourcing team members

• Assist Sourcing Supervisor as necessary

• Support supply-chain risk mitigation measures

• Support Kaizen initiatives

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance or Engineering

• 5-7 years of related Sourcing experience in commodities with rigorous quality requirements

• CPSM, CSCP, APICS and Six Sigma certification is a plus

• Previous government procurement experience and knowledge of FARs/DFARs highly desirable

• Detail oriented

• Excellent troubleshooting skills

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships

• Ability to think on your feet and make quality decisions

• Result oriented

• Ability to take initiative

• Potential to develop Leadership skills.

Who We Are

Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Engineered Pump Division (EPD) and its predecessor companies have been providing naval and maritime technological expertise since 1847. EPD's pumps go to the heart of the systems that enable the Navy's ships and submarines to protect our nation. Today, EPD is the leading supplier of mission-critical pumps for the U.S. Navy's Ford & Nimitz Class aircraft carriers and Virginia Class submarines, as well as the Navy's next generation Columbia Class submarine. EPD also supports the entire naval fleet with various innovative pumping solutions such as composite pumps and parts, and provides complete overhaul, upgrade and field service capabilities.

For more information, please visit us at https://www.cw-ems.com/epd/default.aspx

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 90 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees:

Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.