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Curtiss-Wright Corporation Buyer in Mississauga, Ontario
Buyer
Our employees are highly motivated, self-starters and able to work in a fast-paced team environment where critical and tight deadlines are common, and Customer Satisfaction is our foremost mission.
Curtiss-Wright is looking for an experienced Buyer to join our Indal team. As a Buyer, you will be responsible for negotiating and managing the procurement of key commodities, or the subcontracting of same, assisting in the development of new suppliers, and interfacing with our Engineering staff on technical requirements. You are a specialist in several commodity types supporting the supply chain, quality, and engineering teams with technical knowledge.
Location: Mississauga, ON
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program 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:
Work with vendors to obtain best quality, delivery, and prices.
Issue and administer Purchase Orders in accordance with policies and procedures.
Purchase materials and services in support of production and company objectives using approved suppliers.
Monitor suppliers to achieve procurement targets in price, delivery, and quality.
Participate in streamlining supply chain operations to improve performance.
Perform risk analysis-identification and resolution of supply issues in order to meet commitments.
Work with internal and external customers to resolve product issues.
Negotiate supplier agreements including long-term contracts.
Work with suppliers for Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence.
Apply supply chain techniques to identify appropriate suppliers based on capabilities to meet requirements and specifications.
Analyse engineering concepts to ensure design for manufacturing and ensure specification details align with supplier capabilities and technology.
Additional responsibilities as required to meet business needs
What You Bring:
University degree or college diploma
Minimum 5 years of experience in the field or related area.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Business system experience (MRP/MTO/SAP, Oracle or similar ERP experience).
Excellent communication skills, plus the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a busy environment with minimal supervision.
Familiarity with Government Procurement Regulations (Controlled Goods, ITAR)
Familiarity with Continuous Improvement concepts and practices
Experience developing commodity strategies.
Experience in project management; negotiation, and expediting.
Must be eligible to meet the requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CPG) and a Canadian government security clearance.
Who We Are
Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)
Environmental, Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright's INDAL facility combines a high level of engineering and manufacturing capability with expertise in the management of large and complex defense programs to produce specific solutions for the world's navies. With over 50 years of experience, we lead in the design and development of ship-borne helicopter handling systems, undersea sensor handling systems and specialized on-deck structures.
To learn more, please visit us at https://www.cw-ems.com/indal/default.aspx
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No 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 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.