Buyer

You will play a key role in developing and supporting business strategies as part of the CW Fleet Solutions and support the team in securing commodities and services that support our projects and product lines. This position is a critical role within the organization and requires an individual who possesses strong problem-solving and excellent communication skills, and someone who will take ownership to lead and drive change for continued success.

Location: Chesapeake, VA/Chula Vista, CA

Salary: $55, 900 - $80, 700

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. 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

• Continually promote and drive improve supplier and business performance improvement

• Support, maintain, and improve purchased commodities and services strategy in accordance with annual and long-term goals and objectives

• Support business financial performance.

• Evaluate and/or develop policies and procedures for the continuous improvement of procurement activities

• Manage supplier relationships to ensure OTD and Quality performance meet expectations

What You Bring

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain security clearances

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent

• Minimum of 5 years of purchasing and/or Supply Chain experience

• At least 5 years of experience in Defense industry procurement is strongly preferred

• Strong knowledge and experience with Government contracting practices, including hands-on experience with FAR/DFARS, contract negotiations, and related laws and regulations

• Understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control, and logistics

• Planning, negotiation, and execution skills essential, as are project management and strategic sourcing experience/skills

• Demonstrated success in driving cost reductions and superior customer service

• Lean and/or Six-Sigma experience and knowledge is preferred

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and develop effective working relationships

• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans

• Self-starter, highly motivated, action-oriented, proactive, collaborative, and results-driven

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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No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team 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 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.