Temporary Senior Buyer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation Temporary Senior Buyer Gilbert, Arizona Apply Now

Our Sensors Division in Gilbert, AZ is looking for a Temporary Senior Buyer (6 Months) to join their team! Responsible for tracking and expediting a variety of complex or technical supplies or services.

Coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner.

Processes purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers. Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate highest quality at best value.

May recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing. Interacts closely with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues.

Works with management to address all aspects of commodity management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability.

If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.

Location : Gilbert, AZ

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing Health and Wellness Benefits Learning and Development Opportunities Referral Program Competitive Pay Recognition Employee Stock Purchase Plan Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Contact vendors to get updated shipping information and update corresponding purchase order dates.

Work with A / P group to resolve any invoice issues.

Negotiate and settle with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes.

Conduct supplier site visits and rate them as to production capability, performance, and delivery.

Communicate with the Production Planning Department on the status of Purchase Orders and deliveries.

Verify supplier reported progress and ability to meet its delivery obligations.

What you bring

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business management preferred.

Experience with MS Office and other applicable SC systems.

Good oral and written communication and math skills.

Knowledge of engineering drawings, purchasing techniques, and understanding the make / buy process and cost structure.

Must be able to perform price and cost analysis.

PMAC certification preferred, formal training in negotiation, or other ISM / APICS certification.

Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean preferred.

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.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 90 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.

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