Senior Manager, Procurement & Supplier Development

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial company in Mississauga seeks an experienced Senior Manager of Procurement & Supplier Development. You will lead a team to transform procurement into a strategic partner, drive cost-saving initiatives, and manage supplier relationships. Applicants should have over 10 years of procurement leadership experience, strong negotiation skills, and a relevant bachelor's degree. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

RRSP with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Referral Program

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain leadership.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing procurement teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Experience in ERP-driven environments with a data-driven management style.
• Familiarity with AS9100, NADCAP, and ITAR.

Responsibilities

• Lead and transform a team of buyers.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies.
• Personally lead high-impact negotiations with key vendors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Implement meaningful KPIs and reporting to track performance.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Supplier management

Strategic sourcing

Project management

Financial acumen

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Senior Manager, Procurement & Supplier Development

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Procurement & Supplier Development to lead our procurement function and help evolve it into a high-performing, accountable, and strategic business partner. This role is not about maintaining the status quo, it’s about transforming a well-intentioned but tactically focused team into a disciplined, assertive, and value-generating group.

In today’s environment of shifting tariffs, trade uncertainty, and tightening compliance expectations, we need someone who stays sharp on global sourcing dynamics and understand how regulatory shifts impact the supply base and our business.

You’ll take charge of a team of buyers and set clear expectations. Your role will be to coach, restructure, and realign the team to ensure that procurement isn’t just “shopping” or being selective on duties; it’s driving results, controlling costs, and mitigating risk. You’ll be directly responsible for negotiating with key vendors, developing sourcing strategies, and raising the commercial and professional acumen across the entire team.

This is a role for a builder and a leader; someone who can be both firm and fair, who thrives in complexity, and who knows how to get things done without losing the room.

Location: Mississauga, ON

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program 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:

• Lead and transform a team of buyers, driving a culture of accountability, ownership, and performance

• Assess team capabilities, realign responsibilities, and lead any necessary restructuring to build a scalable procurement function

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies that reduce cost, improve lead times, and mitigate risk

• Strengthen supplier performance through proactive engagement, negotiation, and relationship management

• Personally lead high-impact negotiations with key vendors to secure favorable terms, improve delivery, and reduce costs

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program teams to ensure alignment and clear priorities

• Reinforce purchasing discipline through tighter controls, standard work, and improved ERP utilization (Oracle experience preferred)

• Support financial forecasting accuracy by aligning procurement timing and supplier capacity with demands and critical delivery milestones

• Partner with the finance team to provide visibility and control over material-related inputs critical to percent-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition.

• Implement meaningful KPIs and reporting to track performance, improve predictability, and support decision-making

• Ensure alignment with AS9100, ITAR, and other quality and regulatory requirements

• Promote a continuous improvement mindset across all sourcing and procurement processes

What You Bring:

• 10+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain leadership, preferably in aerospace or defense

• Proven track record of leading, restructuring, or rebuilding high-performing procurement teams

• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen. You know how to protect margin and create leverage

• Deep knowledge of supplier management, contract negotiation, and sourcing strategy development

• Experience working in ERP-driven environments (Oracle preferred), with a data-driven management style

• Demonstrated experience in supporting revenue forecasts and collaborating with Finance to align procurement timing with program deliverables in a POC environment.

• Familiarity with quality and regulatory frameworks including AS9100, NADCAP, and ITAR

• Clear, charismatic communicator with the ability to earn trust, give feedback, and hold others accountable

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field preferred

• Must have a Valid Passport and be open to global travel as needed.

• Fluency in English is required. Given the global nature of our supply and customer base, bilingual candidates with proficiency in at least one of the following: Spanish, Hindi, Tamil, French, Italian are strongly preferred.

Desirable:

• MBA in Supply Chain

• Solid financial acumen

• CSCP/APICS/MSCM professional certification

• PMP or understanding of Project Management principles

All employees must be eligible to meet the requirements for the Canadian Controlled Good Program (CGP) and/or a Canadian Government security clearance.

Who We Are

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

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright's INDAL facility combines a high level of engineering and manufacturing capability with expertise in the management of large and complex defense programs to produce specific solutions for the world's navies. With over 50 years of experience, we lead in the design and development of ship-borne helicopter handling systems, undersea sensor handling systems and specialized on-deck structures.

To learn more, please visit us at https://www.cw-ems.com/indal/default.aspx

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No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team ([e-mail]) _and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. ([e-mail])

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

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 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.