Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager In this position you will be responsible for management of the purchasing function for all product lines, office supplies and equipment. This is a fast-paced working environment with multiple competing priorities. The successful candidate will know how to coordinate and communicate among the various customer groups to achieve all of the desired purchasing priorities. Location: Portland, OR (Onsite) Salary Range: $108,900 - 145,000 per year plus bonus Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Oregon. 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. We Take Care of Our People Paid Time Off 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing Health and Wellness Benefits Learning and Development Opportunities Referral Program Competitive Pay Recognition Employee Stock Purchase Plan Inclusive & Supportive Culture Responsibilities Lead the PacStar Purchasing team and partner with Commodity Manager as needed to ensure strategic supply chain support of the PacStar business plan Participate in demand and forecast process to determine what material requirements need to be executed in support of the business and customer expectations In collaboration with the Commodity Manager, monitor industry trends that impact PacStar products and purchasing requirements to ensure a consistent and reliable supply of required components Help manage supply base for effectiveness and redundancy to ensure they remain strong partners to PacStar Work with the team to develop and implement long term supplier relationships and contracts to benefit CW-PacStar and the supplier Develop Buyer team to ensure effective performance of supplier management Monitor and communicate supplier issues that might affect production and customer deliveries Work to anticipate and resolve any possible supply issues to avoid disruptions Develop, manage, and report objectives and metrics to ensure the Procurement/Supply Chain team is continuing to improve in support of the business Work closely with all operations and business unit departments for information sharing and updates with supply chain plans and status Focus appropriate efforts on New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure suppliers are in place to meet engineering and operations’ requirements during product development and launch You will be a critical member of the Operations staff Other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum 10+ years’ experience in purchasing and scheduling for both commercial off-the-shelf and custom fabricated parts including sheet metal, plastics, cables, and machined parts 4+ years of team leadership experience Strong Ability to quickly learn the company’s purchasing and inventory processes and procedures and adhere to the company’s standards of documentation and internal controls to accurately and efficiently process and place purchase orders Experience with Sage software and working with ERP and/or MRP systems; experience with SAP is a plus Proficiency in Microsoft Office Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a cross-functional team; knows when to ask for guidance Liaise across departments to solve problems Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain activities Ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver on key deadlines Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings Ability to detect, analyze, and help resolve problems and report information to appropriate personnel Knowledge of procurement rules and regulations Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing both internally and externally Accuracy and attention to detail is a must Must be able to self-organize workloads and manage all deadlines APICS/CPM certification desired Knowledge of accounting procedures involving procurement and planning preferred Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles desired 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. For US Applicants: EEO is The Law. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request. #J-18808-Ljbffr Curtiss-Wright Corporation