Manager, Purchasing

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Fleet Solutions in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead global procurement activities and supplier relationships. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, cost reduction, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to align procurement with growth initiatives.

The candidate will manage a procurement team, ensure process rigor, review technical drawings for procurement purposes, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of procurement experience in complex high‑mix manufacturing or service operations.
• Associate’s degree, or higher, in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Statistics, or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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 and departments.
• Lead and develop a team of purchasing department representatives of varying experience.
• Monitor and maintain procurement processes 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.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

MS Office

MRP/ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Purchasing Manager

We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to join our Fleet Solutions team!

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.