**Buyer, staff**

Our Sensors Division in Gilbert, AZ is looking for a Buyer to join their team! Responsible for tracking and expediting a variety of complex or technical supplies or services. Coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. Processes purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers. Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate highest quality at best value. May recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing. Interacts closely with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues. Works with management to address all aspects of commodity management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability.

**Location:** **Gilbert, AZ**

**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**

+ Contact vendors to get updated shipping information and update corresponding purchase order dates.

+ Work with A/P group to resolve any invoice issues.

+ Negotiate and settle with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes.

+ Conduct supplier site visits and rate them as to production capability, performance, and delivery.

+ Communicate with the Production Planning Department on the status of Purchase Orders and deliveries.

+ Verify supplier reported progress and ability to meet its delivery obligations.

**What you bring**

+ Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business management preferred.

+ Experience with MS Office and other applicable SC systems.

+ Good oral and written communication and math skills.

+ Knowledge of engineering drawings, purchasing techniques, and understanding the make/buy process and cost structure.

+ Must be able to perform price and cost analysis.

+ PMAC certification preferred, formal training in negotiation, or other ISM / APICS certification.

+ Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean preferred.

**Who We Are**

With over 50 years of experience in aviation technology, Curtiss-Wright's Sensors & Controls Division is continuing the legacy of flight innovation, providing critical components on a variety of commercial, defense and industrial platforms. From solenoid valves and sensors to linear and rotary actuators, we work closely with systems integrators to deliver the most reliable products on the market.

Curtiss-Wright's Sensors & Controls Division is a key partner to major commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers, including Boeing and Airbus. The Division includes businesses that produce high performance electro-mechanical actuation, precision position sensors, fluid controls and motion control subsystems, as well as complex structural components for aerospace applications. Find out more information and view our products here: https://www.cw-sensors.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 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. (TA_COE@curtisswright.com)

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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 95 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.