Manager, Purchasing

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Fleet Solutions in Chesapeake, VA seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead global sourcing, supplier consolidation, and procurement operations. You will align procurement activities with cost reduction and margin expansion while guiding a cross-functional team.

You will manage supplier relationships, set KPIs, and ensure compliance with industry standards and ITAR/EAR considerations. The role requires strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-task coordination skills.
• Strong people leadership experience.
• Knowledge of MS Office tools/programs.
• Strong MRP/ERP system understanding and use.
• Ability to review and interpret technical blueprints, drawings, and sketches.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 mentality 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

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

People leadership

MS Office proficiency

ERP/MRP systems

Reading blueprints

Education

Associate’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Statistics

Tools

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Manager, PurchasingWe use cookies to enhance your experience while visiting our website. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our use of cookies. Visit our privacy policy to learn more Privacy Notice.# Join the WRIGHT Team!## Manager, PurchasingApply: US-VA-Chesapeake (Fleet): US-CA-Chula Vista (Fleet): Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR13853**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) toolsThis 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 ValuesEnvironmental, 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.#LI-MB*No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our **Talent Acquisition Team** and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.***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.