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Coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. Processes purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers. Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate highest quality at best value. May recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing. Interacts closely with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues.\nSalary: $61,200 - 81,600 per year\nPlease note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. 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.\nWe Take Care of Our People:\nPaid Time OffI 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing IHealth and Wellness BenefitsILearning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive PayI Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase PlanI Inclusive & Supportive Culture\nYour Challenge:\nEvaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers and negotiates price, delivery, quality and service.\nFollows up on all awards until completion of order.\nNegotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes.\nConducts supplier site visits and rates them as to production capability, performance and delivery.\nResponsible for complying with corporate policies, procedures and underlying Federal, state and/or local regulations concerning the purchase or shipment of goods, materials, or services.\nWhat you bring:\nBachelor Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field and 2-5 years of purchasing experience preferably in a manufacturing environment\nGovernment procurement experience\nAbility to make decisions or suggestions based on rules or procedures\nExperience with ERP Systems with Oracle ERP system preferred\nProficient in Excel and Microsoft Office programs\nOrganized, self-motivated, proactive and results-oriented; ability to multi-task \nHave a good sense for priority setting and time management; ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines \nAbility to work individually with minimal supervision or with a team \nKeen attention to detail and accuracy\nWorking knowledge of basic contract law \nDue to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens.\nMust be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.\nNo unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by ourTalent 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.\nCompliance Statement\nThis 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.\nCurtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. 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