We are looking for a Purchasing and Materials Estimating Manager to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location.

Your Responsibilities:

EMD, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA, is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the Sourcing Team responsible for developing material cost estimates, managing supplier and buyer performance data/reports, forecasting, supplier monitoring/oversight functions, and developing the supply base to support outsourcing demands. This position requires an innovative individual with excellent communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to lead a diverse group of responsibilities and 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 Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

• Responsible and accountable for the preparation, documentation, and maintenance of defensible material cost proposals, data and records to support customer audits

• Capture lessons learned and translate into strategic sourcing solutions as part of the material estimating process

• Directs the activities of a diverse group of data analysts, buyers, supply chain manufacturing liaisons, and support personnel to accomplish company objectives; recruits and develops staff as appropriate

• Develops policies and procedures for the continuous improvement of material estimating and procurement support activities

• Provides other Sourcing team members with the data necessary to negotiate major contracts and supply agreements with suppliers to favorably impact cost and continuity of supply

• Ensures Team’s compliant execution of Government-approved Purchasing System and Estimating System 

• Lead and execute management of small business subcontracting program

• Responsible for workload and material cost forecasting

• Lead team of supply chain manufacturing liaisons to support pre-award, planning, and execution activities, including single/sole source justifications, internal estimates, supplier development/expansion, supplier oversight/expediting, capacity assessments, commercial item determination, and new product development support

• Develop plan and implement strategic changes to minimize/prevent delays during purchase order placement, including delays associated with terms and conditions, pricing validity, and lack of competition

• Lead cost and pricing audit activities for supplier scope

What you Bring:

• Must be sole US citizen and be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience in material estimating or procurement role(s) 

• At least 10 years of experience in the Defense or Commercial Nuclear industry and within a low-volume, high mix manufacturing environment required; prior procurement or material estimating leadership experience 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, and supplier selection 

• Planning / negotiation skills and project management and strategic sourcing competencies are highly desired

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to energize, build consensus, and drive change with staff, peers and direct reports

• Excellent cross-functional interpersonal, facilitation, and leadership skills

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

• Proven project management skills, developing action plans from strategic initiatives, and driving results through accountability

• Excellent organization, communication (written and oral), time management, and presentation skills

• Demonstrated ability to develop direct reports

• Comfortable presenting to, and interfacing with, government auditors and auditing agencies

• Travel – 15% annually

Who we are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

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. http://www.emd.cwfc.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.