Job Description

Buyer

Curtiss-Wright’s Fleet Solutions Division is searching for Buyer, Staff to be based in Chesapeake, VA. Fleet Solutions and its predecessor companies have been a leading supplier of compressors, pumps and various other components which meet the demanding requirements of the U.S. Navy’s surface and submerged fleet. In addition, Fleet Solutions also provides a wide variety of spare and replacement parts, composite compressor and pump components, and support services for complete overhaul, upgrade and in-field expertise.

Location: Chesapeake, VA

Salary Range: $65,000 to $83,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in VA. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

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

Your Challenge

The successful candidate will play a key role in the Fleet Solutions Sourcing organization by procuring a wide range of components to include some highly technical complex and/or high value materials, supplies or services.

• Evaluate bids, select and recommend suppliers

• Negotiate price, delivery, service and Terms and Conditions

• Read/understand Purchase Orders and Terms and Conditions

• Read/understand published pricing indices and learning curves

• Manage supplier performance and follow up on all awards until completion of orders

• Negotiate and settle damage claims, rejections, returns of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes

• Lead supplier visits and teleconferences

• Grow and maintain an active bid-list for assigned commodities

• Achieve general understanding of technical requirements for the products sourced

• Work closely with Production and Program Management Office to maintain project schedules

• Comply with corporate policies, procedures and underlying Federal, State and or Local regulations concerning the purchase or shipments of goods, materials and services

• Report supplier performance to management as needed

• Assist Business Development Department / Contracts with supplier proposals

• Develop trusted relationships with Suppliers/Customers/Auditors

• Support supply-chain risk mitigation measures

• Support Kaizen – Problem-Solving initiatives

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance or Engineering preferred

• 3-5 years of related Sourcing experience, preferably in commodities with rigorous quality requirements

• Candidates with strong sourcing experience greater than 7 years will be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree

• Experience with Oracle ERP System or similar

• CPSM, CSCP, APICS and Six Sigma certification is a plus

• Detail and results oriented

• Excellent troubleshooting skills

• Excellent written and verbal skills with suppliers and customers (internal and external) and the ability to build relationships

• Ability to take initiative

• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain DoD security clearance

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Fleet Solutions is comprised of three service centers that focus on the US Navy fleet support and maintenance market. The Fleet Solutions group provides turnkey overhaul / repair, testing, and parts sales for air compressors, main propulsion steam turbines, valves, steam turbine generators, auxiliary turbines, dehydrators, pumps, strainers, PLCs, blowers, and water purification.

For more information, please visit us at https://www.cw-ems.com/fleet-solutions/default.aspx

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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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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