Project Buyer

Project Buyer

As a Project Buyer, you are responsible for performing a variety of routine buying/purchasing tasks involving materials, supplies, or services. You will review purchase requirements and places orders with approved suppliers. Evaluates bids, select and/or recommend suppliers and negotiate price, delivery, quality and service. Follows up on all awards until completion of order.

Location : Middleburg Heights, OH (greater Cleveland area)

Type : Full-time, Regular position

Pay Range : $60,000-$65,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ohio. 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.

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Your Challenge:

• Purchase and maintain proper inventory levels of all raw materials and finished goods.

• The purchasing activities for assigned customer projects and customer demand requirements.

• Procure commercial and safety related materials ensuring compliance, quality, and on time delivery.

• Evaluate demand requirements and develop sourcing strategies to support project timelines.

• Manage purchase orders from initiation through completion, including expediting and issue resolution.

• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to support long term supply stability and performance.

• Support strategic sourcing initiatives when applicable.

• Set up an onboard new vendors.

• Assist with RFQ's, expense purchases, and departmental workload queues as needed.

• Collaborate cross-functional with operations, engineering, sales, and quality teams.

• Perform JIT (just in time) purchasing.

• Maintain and administrate vendor contracts.

• Review and maintain proper safety stock levels.

• Negotiate vendor pricing.

• Perform other related duties or functions assigned.

Your Expertise:

• 2-3 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or supply chain with full cycle procurement exposure.

• Strong understanding of purchasing processes from demand planning through order fulfillment.

• Experience evaluating vendors, sourcing materials, and managing supplier performance.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle preferred).

• Background in manufacturing required; fastener industry experience strongly preferred.

• Experience with nuclear industry suppliers or safety related materials is a strong plus.

• Ability to interpret technical requirements such as drawings or specifications is a plus.

• Bachelor's Degree (Business Administration, Supply Chain)

• Presents positive solutions to organizational challenges

• Knowledge of material management functions which includes procurement planning and processes.

• Ability to effectively communicate with others.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Proven negotiation skills.

• Display an understanding of the importance of product quality and compliance with health and safety procedures.

Curtiss-Wright's Nuclear Division offers a comprehensive range of products, information systems, and services that help sustain the safe and reliable operation of nuclear, conventional, and renewable power plants throughout the world. Our extensive experience, advanced technologies and innovative solutions support custom engineered equipment solutions, digitalization initiatives, diagnostics, asset management programs, and new construction.

Nova Machines BU is a global supplier of safety-related fasteners, precision components, bolting tensioning solutions and construction projects for the nuclear markets. Nova's innovative products, including Nova's Hydranut® Bolt Tensioning System, are changing the face of the nuclear power industry by dramatically accelerating closure time for reactor vessel heads, steam generators, circulating and coolant pumps, and valves thus increasing plant efficiencies while significantly reducing worker radiation exposure.

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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 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. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. (View email address on click.appcast.io)

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Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments - Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall - we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers' expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees:

Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.