Senior Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Cost Reductions

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Cheswick (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Pittsburgh (Cheswick) is seeking a Senior Buyer to execute complex procurement for high-value materials and services. You will negotiate terms, drive supplier performance, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The role calls for 5–7 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting, strong contract knowledge, and proficiency with Oracle ERP, Excel, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in related field with 5–7 years purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Advanced working knowledge of contract law and business terms.
• Government procurement experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle ERP.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• 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 POs, change orders and RFQs ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Drives supplier selection and conducts supplier site visits for capability and delivery.
• Manages supplier relationships with performance monitoring and corrective action.
• Collaborates with manufacturing, planning and engineering to meet program schedules.
• Drives cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Influencing skills

Problem solving

Time management

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Pittsburgh (Cheswick) is seeking a Senior Buyer to execute complex procurement for high-value materials and services. You will negotiate terms, drive supplier performance, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The role calls for 5–7 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting, strong contract knowledge, and proficiency with Oracle ERP, Excel, and MS Office.