Purchasing and Materials Estimating Manager - Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Cheswick, PA
About the Job
We are looking for a Purchasing and Materials Estimating Manager to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location.
Your Responsibilities:
EMD, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA, is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the Sourcing Team responsible for developing material cost estimates, managing supplier and buyer performance data/reports, forecasting, supplier monitoring/oversight functions, and developing the supply base to support outsourcing demands. This position requires an innovative individual with excellent communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to lead a diverse group of responsibilities and associates.
We Take Care of Our People:
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/)
Your Challenge:
+ Responsible and accountable for the preparation, documentation, and maintenance of defensible material cost proposals, data and records to support customer audits
+ Capture lessons learned and translate into strategic sourcing solutions as part of the material estimating process
+ Directs the activities of a diverse group of data analysts, buyers, supply chain manufacturing liaisons, and support personnel to accomplish company objectives; recruits and develops staff as appropriate
+ Develops policies and procedures for the continuous improvement of material estimating and procurement support activities
+ Provides other Sourcing team members with the data necessary to negotiate major contracts and supply agreements with suppliers to favorably impact cost and continuity of supply
+ Ensures Team’s compliant execution of Government-approved Purchasing System and Estimating System
+ Lead and execute management of small business subcontracting program
+ Responsible for workload and material cost forecasting
+ Lead team of supply chain manufacturing liaisons to support pre-award, planning, and execution activities, including single/sole source justifications, internal estimates, supplier development/expansion, supplier oversight/expediting, capacity assessments, commercial item determination, and new product development support
+ Develop plan and implement strategic changes to minimize/prevent delays during purchase order placement, including delays associated with terms and conditions, pricing validity, and lack of competition
+ Lead cost and pricing audit activities for supplier scope
What you Bring:
+ Must be sole US citizen and be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience in material estimating or procurement role(s)
+ At least 10 years of experience in the Defense or Commercial Nuclear industry and within a low-volume, high mix manufacturing environment required; prior procurement or material estimating leadership experience preferred
+ Strong knowledge and experience with Government contracting practices, including hands-on experience with FAR/DFARS, contract negotiations, and related laws and regulations
+ Understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding planning, scheduling, purchasing, and supplier selection
+ Planning / negotiation skills and project management and strategic sourcing competencies are highly desired
+ Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to energize, build consensus, and drive change with staff, peers and direct reports
+ Excellent cross-functional interpersonal, facilitation, and leadership skills
+ Self-starter, highly-motivated, action-oriented, proactive, collaborative, and results-driven
+ Proven project management skills, developing action plans from strategic initiatives, and driving results through accountability
+ Excellent organization, communication (written and oral), time management, and presentation skills
+ Demonstrated ability to develop direct reports
+ Comfortable presenting to, and interfacing with, government auditors and auditing agencies
+ Travel – 15% annually
Who we are:
Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)
Environmental, Social and Governance
EMD a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA designs, manufactures, tests, and provides after-market support for the most advanced, proven and reliable critical function pumps, motors, generators, seals, control rod drive mechanisms and power conditioning electronics available anywhere in the world today. Curtiss-Wright EMD has a long-standing and distinguished reputation for the design, development, manufacture, and qualification of critical-function machining solutions for the United States Navy and the commercial nuclear utility industry. http://www.emd.cwfc.com/
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_No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our_ _Talent Acquisition Team (TA_COE@curtisswright.com)_ _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._
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 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 (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
Join the WRIGHT Team!
Over 90 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.
Your Responsibilities:
EMD, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA, is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the Sourcing Team responsible for developing material cost estimates, managing supplier and buyer performance data/reports, forecasting, supplier monitoring/oversight functions, and developing the supply base to support outsourcing demands. This position requires an innovative individual with excellent communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to lead a diverse group of responsibilities and associates.
We Take Care of Our People:
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/)
Your Challenge:
+ Responsible and accountable for the preparation, documentation, and maintenance of defensible material cost proposals, data and records to support customer audits
+ Capture lessons learned and translate into strategic sourcing solutions as part of the material estimating process
+ Directs the activities of a diverse group of data analysts, buyers, supply chain manufacturing liaisons, and support personnel to accomplish company objectives; recruits and develops staff as appropriate
+ Develops policies and procedures for the continuous improvement of material estimating and procurement support activities
+ Provides other Sourcing team members with the data necessary to negotiate major contracts and supply agreements with suppliers to favorably impact cost and continuity of supply
+ Ensures Team’s compliant execution of Government-approved Purchasing System and Estimating System
+ Lead and execute management of small business subcontracting program
+ Responsible for workload and material cost forecasting
+ Lead team of supply chain manufacturing liaisons to support pre-award, planning, and execution activities, including single/sole source justifications, internal estimates, supplier development/expansion, supplier oversight/expediting, capacity assessments, commercial item determination, and new product development support
+ Develop plan and implement strategic changes to minimize/prevent delays during purchase order placement, including delays associated with terms and conditions, pricing validity, and lack of competition
+ Lead cost and pricing audit activities for supplier scope
What you Bring:
+ Must be sole US citizen and be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience in material estimating or procurement role(s)
+ At least 10 years of experience in the Defense or Commercial Nuclear industry and within a low-volume, high mix manufacturing environment required; prior procurement or material estimating leadership experience preferred
+ Strong knowledge and experience with Government contracting practices, including hands-on experience with FAR/DFARS, contract negotiations, and related laws and regulations
+ Understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding planning, scheduling, purchasing, and supplier selection
+ Planning / negotiation skills and project management and strategic sourcing competencies are highly desired
+ Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to energize, build consensus, and drive change with staff, peers and direct reports
+ Excellent cross-functional interpersonal, facilitation, and leadership skills
+ Self-starter, highly-motivated, action-oriented, proactive, collaborative, and results-driven
+ Proven project management skills, developing action plans from strategic initiatives, and driving results through accountability
+ Excellent organization, communication (written and oral), time management, and presentation skills
+ Demonstrated ability to develop direct reports
+ Comfortable presenting to, and interfacing with, government auditors and auditing agencies
+ Travel – 15% annually
Who we are:
Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)
Environmental, Social and Governance
EMD a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA designs, manufactures, tests, and provides after-market support for the most advanced, proven and reliable critical function pumps, motors, generators, seals, control rod drive mechanisms and power conditioning electronics available anywhere in the world today. Curtiss-Wright EMD has a long-standing and distinguished reputation for the design, development, manufacture, and qualification of critical-function machining solutions for the United States Navy and the commercial nuclear utility industry. http://www.emd.cwfc.com/
#LI-KH1
_No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our_ _Talent Acquisition Team (TA_COE@curtisswright.com)_ _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._
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 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 (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
Join the WRIGHT Team!
Over 90 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.
Source : Curtiss-Wright Corporation
