Manager, Purchasing

EMD Curtiss Wright Electro Mechanical; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Fleet Solutions in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and cross-functional procurement initiatives in a maritime environment. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cost reduction, and compliance with industry standards.

You will develop and execute sourcing plans, mentor a procurement team, and align activities with organizational growth.

Qualifications

• US citizen and able to obtain DOD security clearance.
• 8–12 years of procurement experience in complex manufacturing or service operations.
• Associate’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Statistics, or equivalent.
• Relevant experience may substitute for formal degree.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-task coordination skills.
• Strong people leadership experience.
• Ability to review and interpret technical drawings for procurement.
• Ability to work under emergent and strict scheduling deadlines.
• Knowledge of MS Office tools and MR P/ERP systems.
• Must lift up to 25 pounds.
• Experience in Ship Repair/Technical Service is a plus.
• Experience with Power BI tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for global sourcing and supplier consolidation.
• Support growth by aligning procurement to cost reduction and margin expansion.
• Serve as liaison between purchasing and internal stakeholder departments.
• Lead and develop a purchasing team with varied experience.
• Monitor procurement processes and SOPs.
• Maintain supplier relationship management and drive partnerships for performance and cost.
• Monitor KPIs and advise corrective actions.
• Develop or maintain a supplier performance system.
• Implement supplier negotiation and procurement best practices.
• Support pricing efforts for new products/services.
• Review technical blueprints/drawings for procurement needs.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR/EAR and internal standards.

Skills

Procurement experience

Vendor management

Communication skills

Leadership

MS Office

MRP/ERP systems

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Tools

Power BI

MRP/ERP software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Purchasing Manager

We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to join our Fleet Solutions team! As Purchasing Manager, you will support and coordinate day-to-day operations focused on, but not limited to, the following:

• Monitor and manage department activities ensuring compliance with governing standards
• Build and maintain supplier strategic relationships
• Align procurement activities to organizational growth initiatives
• Supports cross-functional team operations and events
• Supports quality, delivery, cost initiatives across the business
• Monitors and maintains workforce training and development requirements

The Purchasing Manager will work closely with members of other Fleet Solutions departments to understand dynamic material and services obligations, coordinate department resources in response to business requirements, and ensure procurement operations are compliant with internal and external work standards. The ideal candidate should demonstrate great attention to detail, a data driven mentality, and an experienced understanding of dynamic and cyclical business environments supporting the maritime industry. The role provides support to various business processes such as sales proposals, program management project teams, and inventory management.

Location: Chesapeake, VA / Chula Vista, CA

Please note this role will be fully on-site at our Chesapeake, VA location. Candidates in the Chula, Vista CA area who are open to relocation are encouraged to apply.

Your Challenge

Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for global sourcing and supplier consolidation.

Support organizational growth by aligning procurement activities to cost reduction and margin expansion efforts.

Serve as the liaison between purchasing department and key internal stakeholders departments.

Lead and develop a team of purchasing department representatives of varying experience.

Monitor and maintain procurement process and standard operating procedures.

Develop and maintain supplier relationship management and drive strategic partnerships to ensure performance, innovation and cost competitiveness.

Monitor and report department key performance indicators (KPIs) and recommend corrective actions, as necessary.

Develop or maintain a robust supplier performance system.

Develop and implement supplier negotiation and procurement technique best practices.

Support new product/service development pricing efforts.

Maintain a professional and task oriented mentally while executing duties.

Review and understand technical blueprints, drawings, and/or sketches.

Ability to comply with governing industry standards while performing duties.

Ability to travel and work overtime.

What Your Bring

• Must be US Citizen and able to obtain DOD security clearance.
• 8–12 years of procurement experience in complex high mix manufacturing or service business operations.
• Associate’s degree, or higher, in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Statistics, or equivalent.
• Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal degree.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-task coordination skills.
• Strong people leadership experience.
• Ability to review and interpret technical drawings for procurement purposes.
• Ability to understand and execute work under emergent and strict scheduling deadlines.
• Knowledge of MS office tools/programs.
• Strong MRP/ERP system understanding and use.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Preferred: Experience in Ship Repair and/or Technical Service Industry.
• Experience using Business Intelligence (e.g., Power BI) tools.

This position may require exposure to information, which is subject to US export control regulations, i.e. the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. regulations.

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 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.

Who We Are

Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance Curtiss-Wright Fleet Solutions is comprised of three service centers that focus on the US Navy fleet support and maintenance market. The Fleet Solutions group provides turnkey overhaul / repair, testing, and parts sales for air compressors, main propulsion steam turbines, valves, steam turbine generators, auxiliary turbines, dehydrators, pumps, strainers, PLCs, blowers, and water purification. For more information, please visit us at https://www.cw-ems.com/fleet-solutions/default.aspx

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

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

• 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.

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Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.