Strategic Sourcing Buyer

Curtiss-Wright; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; 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 is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Buyer in Bethlehem, PA (on-site) to develop and execute strategic sourcing plans. You will lead bids, select suppliers, and negotiate terms to ensure best value and timely delivery.

The role requires 6-8 years of Sourcing experience, a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field, and strong analytical and negotiation skills. Expect 25-50% travel and collaboration across CW teams.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of related sourcing experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or Business Management or equivalent.
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to think and act strategically.
• Travel 25-50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop, gain approval, and execute on strategic sourcing strategy through solicitation and evaluation of bids, selecting and negotiating with suppliers, and presenting orders for approval.
• Develop and expand a global supply base to ensure best value for service, quality, pricing and innovation.
• Conduct market research for assigned categories, monitor market trends, and inform decisions to meet strategic goals.
• Follow up on awards to provide tracking of new parts/suppliers and mitigate delivery risk.
• Lead negotiations for major purchases using data and statistics.
• Mentor sourcing team members and assist sourcing management as necessary.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Travel readiness

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

Job description

Strategic Sourcing Buyer

Location: Bethlehem, PA (on-site)

Salary: $89,900 - $115,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

• Develop, gain approval, and execute on strategic sourcing strategy thru the solicitation and evaluation of bids, selecting and/or recommending suppliers and negotiation of price, delivery, and service and present / gain approval of orders from SC Management.
• Develop and expand a global supply base that ensures the best value for service, quality, pricing and innovation.
• Conduct market research for assigned categories to include monitoring of market trends and supply/demand factors, technology advancements and communications to help in the decision making process to meet the strategic goals of the organization.
• Follows up on all awards until completion of order to provide tracking on newly awarded parts/suppliers to mitigate risk of delivery to EPD.
• Leads negotiations for major purchases by developing or compiling statistical information and gathering other data as required.
• Proactively seek cost reduction through research, communication and planning through applying effective purchasing techniques.
• Comply with corporate policies, procedures and underlying Federal, State and or Local regulations concerning the purchase or shipments of goods, materials and services.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies in response to changing market conditions.
• Demonstrated written, analytical, and verbal skills with suppliers and customers (internal and external).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
• Collaborate with other CW business units / teams to ensure suppliers' capacity and capability are balanced with EPD's workload at supplier.
• Read/understand Purchase Orders and Terms and Conditions.
• Read/understand published pricing indices and learning curves.
• Teach/mentor other sourcing team members.
• Assist sourcing management as necessary.
• Travel required (25-50%)

What You Bring

• 6-8 years of related Sourcing experience in direct and indirect materials.
• Previous government procurement experience and knowledge of FARs/DFARs is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or Business Management, or equivalent education and experience is required.
• Program/project management experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with capacity planning and long-term agreements is highly desirable.
• Experience with international sourcing and import / export laws is desirable.
• Prior experience working in a matrixed, PMO-led organization is desirable.
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to think and act strategically while ensuring quality decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, self-starter, and a drive for continuous improvement
• Detail oriented, excellent troubleshooting skills, and ability to think on feet and make quality decisions with limited management supervision.

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Engineered Pump Division (EPD) and its predecessor companies have been providing naval and maritime technological expertise since 1847. EPD's pumps go to the heart of the systems that enable the Navy's ships and submarines to protect our nation. Today, EPD is the leading supplier of mission-critical pumps for the U.S. Navy's Ford & Nimitz Class aircraft carriers and Virginia Class submarines, as well as the Navy's next generation Columbia Class submarine. EPD also supports the entire naval fleet with various innovative pumping solutions such as composite pumps and parts, and provides complete overhaul, upgrade and field service capabilities.

For more information, please visit us at https://www.cw-ems.com