Strategic Buyer

Strategic Buyer

You will be responsible for reviewing overall workload in both the buying and expediting process to ensure that materials are purchased from approved suppliers in a timely manner. As a Buyer you will work to ensure the best competitive price for quantity, quality and delivery requirements in compliance with company standards. You will be responsible for attaining a comprehensive knowledge of the suppliers' capabilities and overall workload; as well as developing a working relationship between the supplier and company that assures on time delivery of materials to meet production requirements. This position is onsite at Aston, PA.

Location: Aston, PA

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off

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401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing

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Health and Wellness Benefits

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Learning and Development Opportunities

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Referral Program

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Competitive Pay

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Recognition

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Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx)

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Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/)

Your Challenge

Analyze open orders, M3 ERP messages and update with current delivery information

Expedite assigned suppliers to ensure materials are received on time

Attend Planning and Production Meetings and provide accurate information on delivery schedules

Return non-conforming material to suppliers and expedite rework/ replacement materials to meet production requirements

Work with Quality and Engineering Department on deviation requests

Coordinate with Quality Department to receive supplier corrective actions on-time

Issue Monthly Supplier Scorecards and other departmental reports

Work with Purchasing Team and M3 ERP Team on Purchasing Master Data Management

Request pricing quotes to support new parts and annual standards update for price book

Assist in performing all other Purchasing Department requirements as directed by manager

What You Bring

2-year college degree required; 4-year preferred

Minimum 5 years buying experience, preferably within an aerospace and defense environment

Experience with MRP-ERP systems, Syteline preferred

Ability to read drawings and purchase machine parts or fabrications from engineering drawings

Sound judgment, good planning and initiative required

High attention to detail to always ensure full thoroughness and accuracy

Up to 10% of travel

Who We Are

Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Arresting Systems / ESCO, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright's EMS Division, is a world leader in emergency arresting systems for military aircraft. With two facilities, located in Aston, PA (USA), and Merpins, France, Curtiss-Wright Arresting Gear / ESCO specializes in land-based arresting systems.

To learn more, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - Arresting Systems / ESCO (cw-ems.com) (https://www.cw-ems.com/arresting-systems/default.aspx)

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No unsolicited agency submittals please.

Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our

Talent Acquisition Team (TA_COE@curtisswright.com)

and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.

Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

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 (TA_COE@curtisswright.com)

and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments ? Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall ? we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees:

Opportunity:

As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work:

The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment:

The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.