Senior Buyer - Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Leadership

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Pittsburgh (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 activities for high-value materials and services. You will negotiate pricing, manage supplier performance, and drive sourcing to meet cost, quality and delivery goals.

The role requires a Bachelor degree with 5-7 years of purchasing experience, knowledge of contract law, and experience with Oracle ERP. Strong Excel skills and a proactive, results-driven mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field and 5-7 years of purchasing experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced working knowledge of contract law and business terms and conditions.
• Government procurement experience preferred.
• Ability to make decisions or suggestions based on rules or procedures.
• Problem solving skills in situations in which prior experience with similar problems has shown which choice is most appropriate, selecting from known alternatives.
• Experience with ERP Systems with Oracle ERP system preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office programs.
• Organized, self-motivated, proactive and results-oriented; ability to multi-task.
• Have a good sense for priority setting and time management; ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.
• Ability to work individually with minimal supervision or with a team.
• Build and maintain effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers and auditors
• Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.

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 purchase orders, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable Federal, state, and/or local regulations concerning the purchase or shipment of goods, materials or services.
• Drives supplier selection. Conducts supplier site visits and rates them as to production capability, performance and delivery.
• Manage supplier relationships, including performance monitoring (cost, quality, delivery) and corrective action implementation. Proactively addresses issues and escalates as needed.
• Resolves complex invoice discrepancies, receiving issues and supplier disputes.
• Maintains accurate and complete procurement records.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders including manufacturing, planning, and engineering departments to ensure alignment with program schedules and requirements.
• Drives cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost reduction

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Excel

Job description

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Pittsburgh (Cheswick) is seeking a Senior Buyer to execute complex procurement activities for high-value materials and services. You will negotiate pricing, manage supplier performance, and drive sourcing to meet cost, quality and delivery goals.

The role requires a Bachelor degree with 5-7 years of purchasing experience, knowledge of contract law, and experience with Oracle ERP. Strong Excel skills and a proactive, results-driven mindset are essential.