Strategic Technical Buyer – High-Value Procurement

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Hurn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Bonus Scheme

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Christchurch, Dorset is seeking a Technical Buyer to manage complex procurement activities for high-value components. You will negotiate pricing and contract terms, drive sourcing efforts and supplier performance to meet cost, quality and delivery objectives.

The role requires strong knowledge of procurement processes, ERP proficiency, and proven negotiation experience. You will work with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to keep critical programs on

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract negotiations and supplier management.
• Proficiency with ERP systems.
• Demonstrated negotiation experience with measurable cost savings or value creation.
• Experience supporting complex programs or engineered products.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier order books, liaising with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to meet deadlines.
• Proactively plan and execute the procurement of components, using ERP system to interpret demand.
• Raise RFQs and assess quotations, using judgment to place orders, negotiate pricing, lead times and terms, to ensure purchases meet needs of business.
• Provide delivery updates to key stakeholders and ensure internal communication tools are maintained.
• Drive continuous improvement across your supplier base, e.g. pricing, delivery performance.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships, communicating issues effectively to find resolutions.
• Resolve invoice and goods in discrepancies.

Skills

Procurement

Contract Negotiations

Supplier management

Cost savings

Complex programs

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Christchurch, Dorset is seeking a Technical Buyer to manage complex procurement activities for high-value components. You will negotiate pricing and contract terms, drive sourcing efforts and supplier performance to meet cost, quality and delivery objectives.

The role requires strong knowledge of procurement processes, ERP proficiency, and proven negotiation experience. You will work with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to keep critical programs on