Manager, Purchasing

Purchasing ManagerWe are looking for a Purchasing Manager to join our Fleet Solutions team!As Purchasing Manager, you will support and coordinate day-to-day operations focused on, but not limited to, the following:Monitor and manage department activities ensuring compliance with governing standardsBuild and maintain supplier strategic relationshipsAlign procurement activities to organizational growth initiativesSupports cross-functional team operations and eventsSupports quality, delivery, cost initiatives across the businessMonitors and maintains workforce training and development requirementsThe Purchasing Manager will work closely with members of other Fleet Solutions departments to understand dynamic material and services obligations, coordinate department resources in response to business requirements, and ensure procurement operations are compliant with internal and external work standards. The ideal candidate should demonstrate great attention to detail, a data driven mentality, and an experienced understanding of dynamic and cyclical business environments supporting the maritime industry.

The role provides support to various business processes such as sales proposals, program management project teams, and inventory management.Location: Chesapeake, VA / Chula Vista, CA*Please note this role will be fully on-site at our Chesapeake, VA location. Candidates in the Chula Vista, CA area who are open to relocation are encouraged to apply.Your ChallengeDevelop and execute strategic sourcing plans for global sourcing and supplier consolidation.Support organizational growth by aligning procurement activities to cost reduction and margin expansion effortsServe as the liaison between purchasing department and key internal stakeholders departmentsLead and develop a team of purchasing department representatives of varying experienceMonitor and maintain procurement process and standard operating proceduresDevelop and maintain supplier relationship management and drive strategic partnerships to ensure performance, innovation and cost competitivenessMonitor and report department key performance indicators (KPIs) and recommend corrective actions, as necessaryDevelop or maintain a robust supplier performance systemDevelop and implement supplier negotiation and procurement technique best practices.Support new product/service development pricing effortsMaintain a professional and task oriented mentally while executing duties.Review and understand technical blueprints, drawings, and/or sketchesAbility to comply with governing industry standards while performing duties.Ability to travel and work overtimeWhat You BringMust be US Citizen and able to obtain DOD security clearance.8-12 years of procurement experience in complex high mix manufacturing or service business operationsAssociate's degree, or higher, in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Statistics, or equivalentRelevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal degreeStrong verbal and written communication skillsStrong organizational and multi-task coordination skillsStrong people leadership experienceAbility to review and interpret technical drawings for procurement purposesAbility to understand and execute work under emergent and strict scheduling deadlinesKnowledge of MS office tools/programsStrong MRP/ERP system understanding and useMust be able to lift and carry up to 25 poundsPreferred: Experience in Ship Repair and/or Technical Service IndustryExperience using Business Intelligence (e.g., Power BI) toolsThis position may require exposure to information, which is subject to US export control regulations, i.e. the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. regulations.Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 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.