Buyer, Senior

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with employer match

Profit Sharing

Health and wellness benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Referral program

Competitive pay

Inclusive & supportive culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright's Sensors & Controls Division in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Senior Buyer to execute complex, high-value procurement activities, negotiate pricing and contracts, and drive supplier performance to meet cost, quality and delivery objectives.

You will manage end-to-end procurement, drive supplier selection, conduct site visits, resolve invoice discrepancies, and work with manufacturing, planning and engineering to align with program schedules and drive cost reductions.

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

• Executes end-to-end procurement activities for complex, high-value materials, components and services.
• Drives supplier selection, site visits and performance monitoring.
• Resolves complex invoice discrepancies and maintains procurement records.
• Collaborates with manufacturing, planning and engineering to align with programs and drive cost reductions.

Skills

Procurement processes

Contract negotiations

Supplier management

Negotiation experience

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Buyer

As a Senior Buyer you will be responsible for executing complex or technical procurement activities, including high-value purchases. This role negotiates pricing and contract terms, drives sourcing efforts and supplier performance to meet cost, quality and delivery objectives.

Location: Tempe, AZ

Salary Range:

$70,000 - $85,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Arizona. 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.

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 I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge

• Executes end-to-end procurement activities for complex, high-value materials, components and services. Negotiates and administers complex purchase orders and agreements. Issues and administers 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. (25%)
• Drives supplier selection. Conducts supplier site visits and rates them as to production capability, performance and delivery. Manage supplier relationships, including performance monitoring (cost, quality, delivery) and corrective action implementation. Proactively addresses issues and escalates as needed. (25%)
• Resolves complex invoice discrepancies, receiving issues and supplier disputes. Maintains accurate and complete procurement records. (25%)
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders including manufacturing, planning, and engineering departments to ensure alignment with program schedules and requirements. Drives cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. (25%)

What You Bring

• 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.

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

With over 50 years of experience in aviation technology, Curtiss-Wright's Sensors & Controls Division is continuing the legacy of flight innovation, providing critical components on a variety of commercial, defense and industrial platforms. From solenoid valves and sensors to linear and rotary actuators, we work closely with systems integrators to deliver the most reliable products on the market.

Curtiss-Wright's Sensors & Controls Division is a key partner to major commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers, including Boeing and Airbus. The Division includes businesses that produce high performance electro-mechanical actuation, precision position sensors, fluid controls and motion control subsystems, as well as complex structural components for aerospace applications. Find out more information and view our products here: https://www.cw-sensors.com

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.*

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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 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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