Sr. Buyer
Sr. BuyerWe are looking for a Sr. Buyer to join our Exlar team!As our Sr. Buyer you will be responsible for purchasing a variety of complex or technical supplies or services. You will coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning, and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. In addition, you will, process purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers. You will monitor the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate highest quality at best value. You may recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing. You’ll interact closely with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues, work with management to address all aspects of commodity management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability.Location: Chanhassen, MNWe Take Care of Our PeoplePaid 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 for purchasing a variety of complex or technical supplies or services.
Follows up on all awards until completion of order.
Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes
Conducts supplier site visits and rates them as to production capability, performance and delivery.
May provide work leadership for lower level employees.
What You Bring
5+ years experience.
Bachelors or equivalent experience.
Raw materials, casting and forging experience is a plus.
Experience with ERP systems preferably Infor LN.
Familiar with Microsoft office with a focus on Excel and PowerPoint.
Who We AreOur Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)Environmental, Social and GovernanceExlar manufactures electromechanical linear roller screw actuators, rotary servo motors, and integrated control solutions for a broad range of applications. Our unique technology provides an efficient electric replacement for hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders and a more robust replacement for ball screws. With forces up to 80,000 pounds and speeds up to 60 inches per second, we are able to deliver higher force and speed in smaller packages than other comparably sized actuation technology. Exlar actuators have more flexibility, higher efficiency, and lower maintenance than traditional hydraulic and pneumatic solutions. Whether looking to increase productivity or reduce your total cost of ownership, Exlar’s team of highly skilled engineers can put together the right solution for you.To learn more, please visit us at About | Actuation Division | Curtiss-Wright (cw-actuation.com) (https://www.cw-actuation.com/en-gb/about/about-exlar-automation)Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.#LI-CM1No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team (TACOE@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 StatementThis 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 (TACOE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.