Senior Sourcing Manager

Curtiss-Wright Corporation•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

Senior Sourcing Manager Curtiss-Wright’s Sensors and Actuation Division in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead procurement operations within a highly technical, engineered products environment. This role is responsible for driving strategic sourcing initiatives, optimizing supplier performance, and ensuring the cost-effective and timely acquisition of materials and services to support production and new product development. The Senior Sourcing Manager will play a key leadership role, partnering cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, planning, and quality teams, while developing and mentoring a high-performing purchasing team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
8+ years of progressive procurement/supply chain experience in a manufacturing or engineered products environment.
Proven leadership experience managing and developing purchasing teams.
Strong background in supplier negotiations, contract management, and strategic sourcing.
Solid understanding of engineering drawings, cost structures, and make-versus-buy decision processes.
Demonstrated experience in cost/price analysis and market trend evaluation.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office tools.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or APICS preferred.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement sourcing and commodity strategies aligned with Curtiss-Wright’s operational and financial objectives.
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of buyers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Drive supplier selection, qualification, and performance management, including supplier audits and site visits.
Negotiate complex contracts, pricing agreements, and long-term supplier partnerships to achieve best value, quality, and delivery.
Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives, including value engineering, make-versus-buy analysis, and alternative sourcing strategies.
Monitor market conditions, supply risks, and pricing trends to proactively adjust procurement strategies.
Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to support new product introductions and ongoing production needs.
Oversee resolution of supplier-related issues including quality concerns, delivery delays, claims, and invoice discrepancies.
Establish, track, and report on key procurement metrics (cost savings, supplier performance, on-time delivery, inventory levels).
Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing standards, particularly within aerospace/defense environments (if applicable).