Buyer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation•Cheswick, PA

13d•$61,200 - $81,600

About The Position

Curtiss-Wright is seeking a Buyer for its Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location. Under general direction, the Buyer purchases materials, supplies, and services, coordinating with manufacturing, planning, and engineering to obtain inventory cost-effectively and on schedule. The role processes purchase requisitions, purchase change orders, and supplier requests for quotes; monitors assigned subcontract costs, schedules, and scope; and negotiates for quality and value. The Buyer may recommend cost-saving measures, including make-versus-buy analysis and alternative sourcing, and works with suppliers and Quality Assurance to resolve quality issues. The position also evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers, negotiates commercial terms, follows awards through order completion, settles supplier claims and order changes, and visits and rates supplier sites. The Buyer must comply with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to purchasing or shipping goods, materials, and services. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. The position may involve exposure to export-controlled information and additional security screening.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
2–5 years of purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Government procurement experience.
Ability to make decisions or suggestions based on rules or procedures.
Experience with ERP systems.
Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office programs.
Organized, self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented, with the ability to multitask.
Good priority-setting and time-management skills, including the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.
Ability to work individually with minimal supervision or as part of a team.
Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
Working knowledge of basic contract law.
Must be a U.S. citizen due to DoD requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Oracle ERP system experience.

Responsibilities

Purchase a variety of materials, supplies, and services under general direction.
Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning, and engineering to acquire inventory cost-effectively and on time.
Process purchase requisitions, purchase change orders, and requests for quotes to suppliers.
Monitor the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts and negotiate for quality and value.
Recommend cost-saving proposals, including make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing.
Work with suppliers and Quality Assurance to resolve quality issues.
Evaluate bids, select and recommend suppliers, and negotiate price, delivery, quality, and service.
Follow up on awards through completion of the order.
Negotiate and settle supplier matters involving damage claims, rejections, returns, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes.
Conduct supplier site visits and assess suppliers' production capability, performance, and delivery.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations concerning the purchase or shipment of goods, materials, or services.