Project Buyer

Overview Project Buyer. You are responsible for performing a variety of routine buying/purchasing tasks involving materials, supplies, or services. You will review purchase requirements, place orders with approved suppliers, evaluate 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. 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. Your Challenge Purchase and maintain proper inventory levels of all raw materials and finished goods. Manage 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 and onboard new vendors. Assist with RFQs, expense purchases, and departmental workload queues as needed. Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, sales, and quality teams. Perform JIT (just-in-time) purchasing. Maintain and administer 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 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. Effective communication skills (oral and written). Proven negotiation skills. Understanding of product quality and health & safety compliance. About the Employer and Compliance Curtiss-Wright's Nuclear Division offers a comprehensive range of products and services to support safe and reliable operation of nuclear, conventional, and renewable power plants. This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and is subject to security screening. 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, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For US applicants: EEO is The Law. #J-18808-Ljbffr