Buyer

**Buyer** You will be playing a key role in the EPD sourcing organization by purchasing components for the defense industry. **Location:** Bethlehem, PA **Salary: $55,000 to $65,000** _Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. 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 **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 ( **I** Inclusive & Supportive Culture ( **Your Challenge** + Evaluate bids, select and recommend suppliers + Negotiate price, delivery, and service + Read/understand Purchase Orders and Terms and Conditions + Read/understand published pricing indices and learning curves + Manage supplier performance + Negotiate and settle damage claims, rejections, returns of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes + Lead supplier visits and teleconferences + Grow and maintain an active bid-list for assigned commodities + Comply with corporate policies, procedures and underlying Federal, State and or Local regulations concerning the purchase or shipments of goods, materials and services + Report supplier performance to management as needed + Experience with Oracle ERP System or similar + Assist EPD Contracts Department with supplier proposals + Excellent written and verbal skills with suppliers and customers (internal and external) + Develop trusted relationships with Suppliers/Customers/Auditors + Assist Sourcing Management as necessary + Support supply-chain risk mitigation measures + Support Kaizen initiatives + Ability to run and produce sourcing reports in Excel **What You Bring** + Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain security clearances + Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance or Engineering + 1-3 years of related Sourcing experience in commodities with rigorous quality requirements + Proficient in Excel + CPSM, CSCP, APICS and Six Sigma certification is a plus + Previous government procurement experience and knowledge of FARs/DFARs highly desirable + Detail and results oriented + Excellent troubleshooting skills + Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships + Ability to think on your feet and make quality decisions + Ability to take initiative **Who We Are** Our Values ( Environmental, Social and Governance **Curtiss-Wright Engineered Pump Division (EPD)** and its predecessor companies have been providing naval and maritime technological expertise since 1847. EPD's pumps go to the heart of the systems that enable the Navy's ships and submarines to protect our nation. Today, EPD is the leading supplier of mission-critical pumps for the U.S. Navy's Ford & Nimitz Class aircraft carriers and Virginia Class submarines, as well as the Navy's next generation Columbia Class submarine. EPD also supports the entire naval fleet with various innovative pumping solutions such as composite pumps and parts, and provides complete overhaul, upgrade and field service capabilities. For more information, please visit us at \#LI-EH1 _No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our_ **_Talent Acquisition Team ([email protected])_** _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. ([email protected]) **For US Applicants: EEO is The Law - click here for more information. ( If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition ([email protected]) 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.