Strategic Technical Buyer | Hybrid

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Christchurch; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; 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 execute complex procurement activities, negotiate pricing and terms, and drive sourcing and supplier performance to meet cost, quality and delivery objectives.

The role supports hybrid work, with responsibilities including managing supplier order books, RFQs, and continuous improvement across the supplier base while collaborating with internal stakeholders to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract negotiations and supplier management.

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

Negotiation

Procurement

Supplier management

Cost savings

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Christchurch, Dorset, is seeking a Technical Buyer to execute complex procurement activities, negotiate pricing and terms, and drive sourcing and supplier performance to meet cost, quality and delivery objectives.

The role supports hybrid work, with responsibilities including managing supplier order books, RFQs, and continuous improvement across the supplier base while collaborating with internal stakeholders to meet deadlines.