Senior Buyer: High-Value Procurements & Negotiations

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

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.