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  I

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

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.

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