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Purchasing Manager
Curtiss-Wright Corporation. Monitor and manage department activities to ensure compliance with governing standards .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive procurement experience in complex high mix manufacturing or service operations, with a strong focus on strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to lead teams, manage cross-functional operations, and execute under strict deadlines while utilizing MRP/ERP systems and business intelligence tools.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Procurement ExperienceSupplier Relationship ManagementStrategic SourcingMRP/ERP System UnderstandingPeople Leadership Experience
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Hard Skills
Procurement ProcessesSupplier Performance SystemsTechnical Drawing InterpretationStrategic Sourcing PlansSupplier Negotiation Best PracticesKPI Monitoring and ReportingCost Reduction InitiativesWorkforce Training and DevelopmentInventory ManagementCompliance with Governing Standards
Soft Skills
Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationOrganizational SkillsMulti-task CoordinationLeadership Skills
Tools & Technologies
MS OfficeBusiness Intelligence ToolsPower BI
Certifications & Qualifications
DOD Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
High Mix ManufacturingService Business OperationsShip Repair IndustryTechnical Service Industry
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Monitor and manage department activities to ensure compliance with governing standards
- Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships
- Align procurement activities with organizational growth initiatives, cost reduction, and margin expansion efforts
- Support cross-functional team operations and events
- Support quality, delivery, and cost initiatives across the business
- Monitor and maintain workforce training and development requirements
- Coordinate department resources in response to business requirements
- Support sales proposals, program management project teams, and inventory management
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for global sourcing and supplier consolidation
- Serve as liaison between the purchasing department and key internal stakeholders
- Lead and develop a team of purchasing department representatives
- Monitor and maintain procurement processes and standard operating procedures
- Develop and maintain supplier performance systems and strategic partnerships
- Monitor and report department KPIs and recommend corrective actions
- Develop and implement supplier negotiation and procurement best practices
- Support new product/service development pricing efforts
- Review and understand technical blueprints, drawings, and/or sketches
Requirements
What you’ll need- Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain DOD security clearance
- 8–12 years of procurement experience in complex high mix manufacturing or service business operations
- Associate’s degree, or higher, in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Statistics, or equivalent
- Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal degree
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and multi-task coordination skills
- Strong people leadership experience
- Ability to review and interpret technical drawings for procurement purposes
- Ability to understand and execute work under emergent and strict scheduling deadlines
- Knowledge of MS Office tools/programs
- Strong MRP/ERP system understanding and use
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
- Preferred: Experience in Ship Repair and/or Technical Service Industry
- Experience using Business Intelligence (e.g., Power BI) tools
- Ability to comply with governing industry standards
- Ability to travel and work overtime
- All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. export-control regulations
Benefits
Comp & perks- Benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.