Buyer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is hiring a Buyer for our Bethlehem, PA facility. The role focuses on procuring materials, supplies and services, handling higher-dollar and complex transactions while ensuring compliance with regulations, contractual obligations and company policies.

You will analyze requisitions, negotiate with suppliers and manage purchase orders, aiming for cost efficiency and reliable delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing practices and supplier management.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Basic negotiation skills and exposure to contract terms and conditions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze purchase requisitions and determine appropriate sourcing strategies within established guidelines.
• Solicit, evaluate and negotiate quotes, pricing and delivery terms with suppliers for non-complex to moderately complex requirements.
• Support supplier selection.
• Conduct supplier site visits and rate them as to production capability, performance and delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance, including delivery, quality and responsiveness.
• Proactively address issues and escalates as needed.
• Issue and administer purchase orders, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, receiving issues and supplier disputes.
• Maintain accurate and complete procurement records.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including manufacturing, planning, and engineering departments to ensure alignment with program schedules and requirements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Negotiation

Written and verbal communication

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Buyer

Our Bethlehem facility is growing, and we are looking for a Buyer to join our team! This role is responsible for the execution of procurement operations. Under general direction, executes the purchasing of materials, supplies and services - including higher-dollar and more complex transactions while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, contractual obligations and company policies.

Location: Bethlehem, PA (on-site)

Salary: $55,000 - $80,0000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Company Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

• Analyze purchase requisitions and determine appropriate sourcing strategies within established guidelines.
• Solicit, evaluate and negotiate quotes, pricing and delivery terms with suppliers for non-complex to moderately complex requirements.
• Support supplier selection.
• Conduct supplier site visits and rate them as to production capability, performance and delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance, including delivery, quality and responsiveness.
• Proactively address issues and escalates as needed.
• Issue and administer purchase orders, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable Federal, state, and/or local regulations concerning the purchase or shipment of goods, materials or services.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, receiving issues and supplier disputes.
• Maintain accurate and complete procurement records.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including manufacturing, planning, and engineering departments to ensure alignment with program schedules and requirements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Bring

• Working knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing practices and supplier management.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Basic negotiation skills and exposure to contract terms and conditions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Who We Are

Our Values 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 Curtiss-Wright EMS - Arresting Systems / ESCO (cw-ems.com).

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.

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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 and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

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.