Buyer, Sr

Curtiss-Wright Corporation•Aston Township, PA

1d•$74,100 - $98,900•Onsite

About The Position

Curtiss-Wright Arresting Systems / ESCO is seeking a Senior Buyer for its growing Aston, Pennsylvania facility. This on-site role executes complex or technical procurement activities, including high-value purchases. The Senior Buyer negotiates pricing and contract terms, drives sourcing efforts, and manages supplier performance to meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives. The role handles end-to-end procurement for complex, high-value materials, components, and services; administers purchase orders and agreements; ensures procurement compliance; and manages supplier relationships and performance. The Senior Buyer collaborates with manufacturing, planning, and engineering teams to align procurement with program schedules and requirements, while advancing cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives. The position may require exposure to export-controlled information and additional security screening. Candidates must be U.S. citizens. The listed salary range is $74,100–$98,900, with actual offers dependent on qualifications, experience, position scope, and market and business considerations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
4–6 years of experience with strategic procurement processes, contract negotiations, and supplier management.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with ERP systems.
Demonstrated negotiation experience with measurable cost savings or value creation.
Experience supporting complex programs or engineered products.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

Execute end-to-end procurement activities for complex, high-value materials, components, and services.
Negotiate and administer complex purchase orders and agreements.
Issue and administer purchase orders, purchase change orders, and requests for quotes to suppliers.
Ensure procurement accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations concerning the purchase or shipment of goods, materials, or services.
Drive supplier selection and conduct supplier site visits, assessing suppliers’ production capability, performance, and delivery.
Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance in cost, quality, and delivery, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Proactively address issues and escalate them as needed.
Resolve complex invoice discrepancies, receiving issues, and supplier disputes.
Maintain accurate and complete procurement records.
Collaborate with manufacturing, planning, and engineering stakeholders to align procurement with program schedules and requirements.
Drive cost-reduction initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.