Sourcing Buyer, Senior

As a Sourcing Buyer, you will be responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier risk management, contract management, supplier negotiations, and cost/spend management. You will manage supplier relationships, ensuring optimal performance in terms of quality, cost, delivery, service, and sustainability to maintain a reliable and cost-effective supply chain. A key part of your role will be driving the onboarding process for new machine shop vendors, from NDA initiation through to the production phase.

Location: Gilbert, AZ

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:

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects to enhance supply chain efficiency and excellence.

• Evaluate supplier bids, select vendors, and recommend new suppliers with a strong understanding of machine shop processes.

• Collaborate with the quality department to manage the onboarding and offboarding of suppliers.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities, including make-versus-buy analyses and alternative sourcing strategies.

• Facilitate the Work Transfer process to explore new sourcing opportunities for cost improvement and risk mitigation.

• Negotiate and establish long-term agreements with vendors to ensure the best value and quality.

• Oversee assigned subcontracts, managing cost, schedule, and scope to secure the highest quality at the best value.

• Manage commodity strategies, including procurement support, market trend assessments, pricing, and product availability.

• Conduct supplier site visits to assess production capabilities, performance, and delivery.

• Provide work leadership to junior team members, as needed.

What You Bring:

• 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations, with a focus on machine shop sourcing.

• Strong expertise in cost management, risk mitigation, and driving supply chain improvements.

• Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and implementing cost-saving initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA is a plus.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills to build productive supplier relationships.

Who We Are

With over 50 years of experience in aviation technology, Curtiss-Wright's Sensors Division is continuing the legacy of flight innovation, providing critical components on a variety of commercial, defense and industrial platforms. From solenoid valves and sensors to linear and rotary actuators, we work closely with systems integrators to deliver the most reliable products on the market.

Curtiss-Wright's Sensors Division is a key partner to major commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers, including Boeing and Airbus. The Division includes businesses that produce high performance electro-mechanical actuation, precision position sensors, solenoids and fluid controls. Find out more information and view our products here: https://www.cw-sensors.com

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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 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.