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You will negotiate pricing and contract terms, drive sourcing efforts and supplier performance to meet cost, quality and delivery objectives.\nLocation: Round Rock, TX (onsite)\nWe take care of our people!\nPaid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness BenefitsILearning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *\nSalary Information: $76,100 to $92,000 annually\nPlease note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only. 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.\nYour Challenge:\nExecutes end-to-end procurement activities for complex, high-value materials, components and services. Negotiates and administers complex purchase orders and agreements. Issues and administers purchase orders, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable Federal, state, and/or local regulations concerning the purchase or shipment of goods, materials or services.\nDrives supplier selection. Conducts supplier site visits and rates them as to production capability, performance and delivery. Manage supplier relationships, including performance monitoring (cost, quality, delivery) and corrective action implementation. Proactively addresses issues and escalates as needed.\nResolves complex invoice discrepancies, receiving issues and supplier disputes. Maintains accurate and complete procurement records.\nCollaborates with internal stakeholders including manufacturing, planning, and engineering departments to ensure alignment with program schedules and requirements. Drives cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.\nWhat You Bring:\nDue to the nature of work performed at this site, incumbents must be a U.S. Person.\n2 to 6 years' of relevant experience in a similar role.\nStrong understanding of procurement processes, contract negotiations and supplier management.\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.\nWho We Are\nOur Values\nEnvironmental, Social and Governance\nCurtiss Wright Round Rock is a global engineering and design manufacture leader with just over six decades of experience designing for heavily regulated markets, such as nuclear, aerospace, oil and gas, and more. We develop sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission critical applications when safety and reliability matter. We focus on our customers’ success in every step of our process from sales engagement, quality, delivery, and customer service. Our customers trust us and know our commitment to safety is our top priority.\nhttps://cwic.curtisswright.com/curtiss-wright/\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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