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This role negotiates pricing and contract terms, drives sourcing efforts and supplier performance to meet cost, quality and delivery objectives.\nLocation: Chanhassen, MN\nSalary: $67,400 - $89,900\nPlease note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in MN. 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 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\nYour Challenge\nExecute end-to-end procurement activities for complex, high-value materials, components and services.\nNegotiate and administer complex purchase orders and agreements.\nIssue and administer purchase orders, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers.\nEnsure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable Federal, state, and/or local regulations concerning the purchase or shipment of goods, materials or services.\nDrive supplier selection as well as conduct supplier site visits and rate them as to production capability, performance and delivery.\nManage supplier relationships, including performance monitoring (cost, quality, delivery) and corrective action implementation.\nProactively address issues and escalate as needed.\nResolve complex invoice discrepancies, receive issues and supplier disputes.\nMaintain accurate and complete procurement records.\nCollaborate with internal stakeholders including manufacturing, planning, and engineering departments to ensure alignment with program schedules and requirements.\nDrives cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.\nWhat You Bring\nBachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.\n4-6 years of strategic procurement processes, contract negotiations, supplier management.\nExperience within a manufacturing environment\nProficiency with ERP systems.\nDemonstrated negotiation experience with measurable cost savings or value creation.\nExperience supporting complex programs or engineered products.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills\nMust be a US Person.\nWho We Are\nOur Values\nEnvironmental, Social and Governance\nCurtiss-Wright manufactures Exlar® electromechanical linear roller screw actuators, rotary servo motors, and integrated control solutions for a broad range of applications. Our roller screw technology provides an efficient electric replacement for hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders and a more robust replacement for ball screws. With forces up to 80,000 pounds and speeds up to 60 inches per second, we can deliver higher force and speed in smaller packages than other comparably sized actuation technology. Our team of highly skilled engineers can put together the right solution to increase productivity, reduce maintenance, and reduce total cost of ownership.\nTo learn more, please visit us at About | Actuation Division | Curtiss-Wright (cw-actuation.com)\n*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.\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. 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. 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