Purchasing Manager

We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to join our Shelby team!

As our Purchasing Manager you will play a critical role in strategizing and executing procurement activities for goods, materials, equipment, and services within the organization. This position leads a team of buyers, ensuring they operate efficiently while adhering to compliance standards and effectively managing both strategic and tactical sourcing functions.

Location: Shelby, NC

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

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with our business goals
• Review and approve purchases exceeding the purchaser’s threshold
• Create policies and procedures to guide procurement operations
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure project deadlines and customer needs are met
• Monitor the cost, schedule and performance of major subcontracts
• Research, evaluate and select vendors based on their price, quality and service
• Negotiate contracts, terms and conditions with suppliers to secure beneficial agreements
• Keep an eye on inventory levels to maintain adequate stock while minimizing excess
• Analyze market trends to anticipate supply needs
• Oversee the purchasing process to ensure adherence to company policies and regulations
• Work with internal departments (e.g. finance, operations, production, engineering, quality and program management) to identify purchasing requirements
• Review and approve purchase orders and handle procurement documentation effectively
• Address and resolve any vendor performance issues in a timely manner
• Design, implement, manage and monitor procurement reporting to fulfill company needs and establish measurable delivery performance metrics

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field is preferred
• Must be a US citizen
• Demonstrated experience as a Purchasing Manager or in a similar procurement position
• Exceptional negotiation and contract management abilities
• Proficient in ERP systems
• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to excel under pressure while effectively managing multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with stakeholders and suppliers

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division designs, manufactures, and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for use in demanding applications in Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Automation markets. Our market leading solutions help improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of our customers' operations and platforms, as well as reducing their environmental impact with energy efficient electro-mechanical designs and technology. For the Aerospace market, we supply actuation systems for flight control, landing gear, utility and other applications on both commercial and military aircraft. In Ground & Naval Defense markets, we support a wide array of applications ranging from door assist, ramp and hatch actuation, weapons handling systems, radar and launch platform actuation, and robotic (AUV/ROV) actuation.

To learn more, please visit us at About | Actuation Division | Curtiss-Wright (cw-actuation.com)

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

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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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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.