Senior Buyer

You will be responsible for reviewing overall workload in both the buying and expediting process to ensure that materials are purchased from approved suppliers in a timely manner. As a Buyer you will work to ensure the best competitive price for quantity, quality and delivery requirements in compliance with company standards. You will be responsible for attaining a comprehensive knowledge of the suppliers' capabilities and overall workload; as well as developing a working relationship between the supplier and company that assures on time delivery of materials to meet production requirements.

Location: Aston, PA

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

Analyze open orders, M3 ERP messages and update with current delivery information

Expedite assigned suppliers to ensure materials are received on time

Attend Planning and Production Meetings and provide accurate information on delivery schedules

Return non-conforming material to suppliers and expedite rework/ replacement materials to meet production requirements

Work with Quality and Engineering Department on deviation requests

Coordinate with Quality Department to receive supplier corrective actions on-time

Issue Monthly Supplier Scorecards and other departmental reports

Work with Purchasing Team and M3 ERP Team on Purchasing Master Data Management

Request pricing quotes to support new parts and annual standards update for price book

Assist in performing all other Purchasing Department requirements as directed by manager

What You Bring

2-year college degree required; 4-year preferred

Minimum 5 years buying experience, preferably within an aerospace and defense environment

Experience with MRP-ERP systems, Syteline preferred

Ability to read drawings and purchase machine parts or fabrications from engineering drawings

Sound judgment, good planning and initiative required

High attention to detail to always ensure full thoroughness and accuracy

Up to 10% of travel

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Arresting Systems / ESCO, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright's EMS Division, is a world leader in emergency arresting systems for military aircraft. With two facilities, located in Aston, PA (USA), and Merpins, France, Curtiss-Wright Arresting Gear / ESCO specializes in land-based arresting systems.

To learn more, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - Arresting Systems / ESCO (cw-ems.com)

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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 and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.