Job Information
Curtiss-Wright Corporation Sr Manager, Sourcing in Mississauga, Ontario
Sr. Manager, Sourcing
As a Sr. Manager, Sourcing, you will play a key role withing the Sourcing group, leading the team responsible for securing various commodities/services in the production of goods. These commodities/services are obtained through the use of accepted procurement practice with particular attention to timely delivery, quality, and cost. This position requires an innovative individual with excellent communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to work and lead a diverse group of associates.
Location : Mississauga
We Take Care of Our People
Alternate Work Schedule (9/75) with every second Friday 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 Pla n I Inclusive & Supportive Cultur e I Reimbursement for Professional Membership Dues I Overtime after 37.5 hours worked in a week
Your Challenge:
Responsible and accountable for the strategic direction of specific purchased commodities/services to achieve annual and long-term goals and objectives.
Directs the activities of buyers and support personnel to accomplish company objectives; recruits and develops staff as appropriate.
Develops policies and procedures for the continuous improvement of procurement activities.
Negotiates major contracts and supply agreements with suppliers to favorably impact quality, cost, and continuity of supply; manages supplier relationships.
Responsible for project materials costs and monthly estimates to complete reports for all major projects.
What You Bring:
A minimum of 10 years of experience in purchasing and materials management, preferably in the defense manufacturing industry working with machining, welding and assembly processes.
Understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control, and logistics.
Demonstrated success in driving cost reductions and superior customer service.
Excellent cross-functional interpersonal, facilitation, and leadership skills.
Self-starter, highly-motivated, action-oriented, proactive, collaborative, and results-driven.
Excellent organization, communication (written and oral), time management, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop direct reports.
Comfortable presenting to and interfacing with Senior Leaders; comfortable with ambiguity.
Travel – 10% annually
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and ERP Oracle would be an asset
Minimum Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management
Master’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management and ISM (CPSM) or other nationally-recognized certification in the field of procurement is preferred.
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
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.