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Purchasing Manager
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Curtiss-Wright Corporation
As the Purchasing Manager at CW-ESCO, you will be responsible for the management of all aspects of site Purchasing, including all direct and indirect spend. The role includes direct supervision and management of the procurement team (buyers) and may include supplier quality engineering. Additionally, it coordinates between business unit (French and English multi‑site) procurement initiatives and consolidates metrics.
Responsibilities
Ensures material receipts support the Plan, and optimizes inventory levels versus material costs.
Manages within the ERP / MRP master schedule and maintains accuracy of the plan, monitoring all exception messages and driving plan exceptions to a minimum.
Sets high standards of ethics and performance for the procurement team reporting to this role. Trains and develops the team to continually improve.
Leads process changes / improvements in alignment with corporate purchasing process requirements, including documentation, implementation, compliance, and KPI implementation.
Drives supplier performance improvement as measured on scorecards, and actively manages supplier quality issues through a thorough root‑cause and corrective action methodology.
Writes and reviews purchase contracts (particularly Long Term Agreements (LTAs) and major subcontracts which may be required on occasion) and understands contract terms and conditions required to comply with company requirements and adequately protect the business.
Sets procurement guidelines for purchase order placement, including commodity groupings / minimum buy levels to optimize inventory versus purchase cost.
Oversees buyers and controls purchase agreements in alignment with delegation of authority levels.
Reviews market, price, delivery conditions and trends to determine present and future material availability.
Provides guidance and support to department personnel accordingly.
Measures supplier performance to corporate standard scorecard / KPIs and maintains ongoing initiatives to improve supplier performance to minimum standards of performance.
Leads key negotiations to ensure improvements in purchase price variances to standard for direct spend items and indirect spend item cost reductions.
Manages purchasing exceptions (planned early and late receipts) to minimize plan misalignment.
Drives supplier continuous improvement with supplier quality engineering, which may report directly or indirectly to the purchasing manager.
Drives supplier escapes to closure using strong root‑cause and corrective action methods.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management. An MBA is preferred.
5 years of purchasing experience in an engineered products manufacturing environment, with 3 years in a technical leadership capacity for highly engineered systems or components.
Experience in an aerospace and defense environment is preferred.
In‑depth knowledge of ERP software that drives purchasing, product structures and order fulfillment.
Strong capabilities in data analytics.
Effective communication and negotiation skills.
Must be a US Citizen.
Benefits
Paid Time Off
401(k) 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
Location:
Aston, PA
Salary:
$115,000 to $130,000
This position may require exposure to export‑controlled information and is 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.
For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information.
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.
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Purchasing Manager
role at
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
As the Purchasing Manager at CW-ESCO, you will be responsible for the management of all aspects of site Purchasing, including all direct and indirect spend. The role includes direct supervision and management of the procurement team (buyers) and may include supplier quality engineering. Additionally, it coordinates between business unit (French and English multi‑site) procurement initiatives and consolidates metrics.
Responsibilities
Ensures material receipts support the Plan, and optimizes inventory levels versus material costs.
Manages within the ERP / MRP master schedule and maintains accuracy of the plan, monitoring all exception messages and driving plan exceptions to a minimum.
Sets high standards of ethics and performance for the procurement team reporting to this role. Trains and develops the team to continually improve.
Leads process changes / improvements in alignment with corporate purchasing process requirements, including documentation, implementation, compliance, and KPI implementation.
Drives supplier performance improvement as measured on scorecards, and actively manages supplier quality issues through a thorough root‑cause and corrective action methodology.
Writes and reviews purchase contracts (particularly Long Term Agreements (LTAs) and major subcontracts which may be required on occasion) and understands contract terms and conditions required to comply with company requirements and adequately protect the business.
Sets procurement guidelines for purchase order placement, including commodity groupings / minimum buy levels to optimize inventory versus purchase cost.
Oversees buyers and controls purchase agreements in alignment with delegation of authority levels.
Reviews market, price, delivery conditions and trends to determine present and future material availability.
Provides guidance and support to department personnel accordingly.
Measures supplier performance to corporate standard scorecard / KPIs and maintains ongoing initiatives to improve supplier performance to minimum standards of performance.
Leads key negotiations to ensure improvements in purchase price variances to standard for direct spend items and indirect spend item cost reductions.
Manages purchasing exceptions (planned early and late receipts) to minimize plan misalignment.
Drives supplier continuous improvement with supplier quality engineering, which may report directly or indirectly to the purchasing manager.
Drives supplier escapes to closure using strong root‑cause and corrective action methods.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management. An MBA is preferred.
5 years of purchasing experience in an engineered products manufacturing environment, with 3 years in a technical leadership capacity for highly engineered systems or components.
Experience in an aerospace and defense environment is preferred.
In‑depth knowledge of ERP software that drives purchasing, product structures and order fulfillment.
Strong capabilities in data analytics.
Effective communication and negotiation skills.
Must be a US Citizen.
Benefits
Paid Time Off
401(k) 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
Location:
Aston, PA
Salary:
$115,000 to $130,000
This position may require exposure to export‑controlled information and is 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.
For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information.
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.
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