We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location.Your Responsibilities:EMD, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA, is seeking a Purchasing Manager. The ideal candidate will play a key role within the Sourcing group, leading the team responsible for securing various commodities/services in the production of goods. These commodities/services are obtained through the use of accepted procurement practice with particular attention to timely delivery, quality, and cost. This position requires an innovative individual with excellent communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to work and lead a diverse group of associates.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 IYour Challenge:Responsible and accountable for the strategic direction of specific purchased commodities/services to achieve annual and long-term goals and objectivesDirects the activities of buyers and support personnel to accomplish company objectives; recruits and develops staff as appropriateDevelops policies and procedures for the continuous improvement of procurement activitiesNegotiates major contracts and supply agreements with suppliers to favorably impact quality, cost, and continuity of supply; manages supplier relationshipsEnsures Team’s compliant execution of Government-approved Purchasing System and supplier’s execution of purchase ordersWhat you Bring:Must be sole US citizen and be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearanceBachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent, as well as 10 - 12 years of purchasing experience; a Master’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management and ISM (CPSM, C.P.M.) or other nationally-recognized certification in the field of procurement is preferredAt least 4 years of supervisory experience in the Defense industry (preferably within a low-volume, high mix manufacturing environment); prior procurement leadership experience preferredStrong knowledge and experience with Government contracting practices, including hands-on experience with FAR/DFARS, contract negotiations, and related laws and regulationsUnderstanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control, and logisticsPlanning, negotiation, and execution skills essential, as are project management and strategic sourcing experience/skillsDemonstrated success in driving cost reductions and superior customer serviceKnowledge and experience with Lean/Six Sigma problem-solving tools and conceptsDemonstrated leadership skills with the ability to energize and build consensus with staff, peers and direct reportsAbility to develop and execute strategic plansExcellent cross-functional interpersonal, facilitation, and leadership skillsSelf-starter, highly-motivated, action-oriented, proactive, collaborative, and results-drivenProven project management skills, developing action plans from strategic initiatives, and driving results through accountabilityExcellent organization, communication (written and oral), time management, and presentation skillsDemonstrated ability to develop direct reportsComfortable presenting to, and interfacing with, Senior Leaders; comfortable with ambiguityTravel – 10% annually#LI-MO1Who we are:EMD a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA designs, manufactures, tests, and provides after-market support for the most advanced, proven and reliable critical function pumps, motors, generators, seals, control rod drive mechanisms and power conditioning electronics available anywhere in the world today. Curtiss-Wright EMD has a long-standing and distinguished reputation for the design, development, manufacture, and qualification of critical-function machining solutions for the United States Navy and the commercial nuclear utility industry.No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our 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 StatementThis 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 and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
