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The Opportunity

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.

Buyer

The successful candidate will play a key role in the EPD Sourcing organization by purchasing highly technical complex and/or high value materials, supplies or services. This position may provide work leadership for other Sourcing team members.

Location: Bethlehem, PA

Curtiss-Wright invests in the development, recruitment, and retention of critical skills as part of its model for business success. We offer a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefits package including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k retirement, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation/holidays.

Your Challenge

• Support supply-chain risk mitigation measures
• Experience with Oracle ERP System or similar
• Negotiate and settle damage claims, rejections, returns of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes
• Achieve general understanding of technical requirements for the products sourced
• Evaluate bids, select and recommend suppliers
• Work closely with Program Management Office to maintain EPD schedules
• Excellent written and verbal skills with suppliers and customers (internal and external)
• Support Kaizen initiatives
• Manage supplier performance and follow up on all awards until completion of orders
• Lead supplier visits and teleconferences
• Read/understand Purchase Orders and Terms and Conditions
• Read/understand published pricing indices and learning curves
• Report supplier performance to management as needed
• Negotiate price, delivery, service and Terms and Conditions
• Develop trusted relationships with Suppliers/Customers/Auditors
• Assist EPD Contracts Department with supplier proposals
• Comply with corporate policies, procedures and underlying Federal, State and or Local regulations concerning the purchase or shipments of goods, materials and services
• Grow and maintain an active bid-list for assigned commodities

Your Expertise

• Ability to take initiative
• CPSM, CSCP, APICS and Six Sigma certification is a plus
• 3-5 years of related Sourcing experience, preferably in commodities with rigorous quality requirements
• Detail oriented
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance or Engineering
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships
• Result oriented
• Excellent troubleshooting skills

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and 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 values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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.