Purchasing Manager

Job Description

Purchasing Manager

As the Purchasing Manager at CW-ESCO, you will be responsible for the management of all aspects site Purchasing, including all direct and indirect spend. The role includes direct supervision and management of the procurement team (buyers) and may include supplier quality engineering. Additionally coordinates between business unit (French and English multi-site) procurement initiatives and consolidation of metrics.

Primary responsibilities include purchasing of direct materials, components and indirect supplies, various facility services at an optimal price and delivery cycle to maintain the lowest adequate inventory levels while retaining the quality of the items required for timely, cost effective production.

The annual spend scope is $30-40M of highly engineered parts, components and assemblies annually, and the business performs sub and final assembly and test, thus the purchasing role is a key strategic function within the business.

The purchasing manager will be responsible for the tactical purchasing activities day to day, and strategic procurement initiatives to improve and protect the business over the long term. Initiatives will include LTAs and other agreements for key suppliers, development of improved purchasing processes in alignment with standards, and interfacing with external as well as internal stakeholders in the business including corporate resources that assist in the ongoing maturity of purchasing processes.

Familiar with requirements for purchasing in support of US DoD contracts, and maintains compliance to US federal acquisition regulations as applicable.

ESCO offers a 4 / 40 work schedule (M - Thu) along with normal option of 5 / 40 schedule (M - Fri). This role is fully on-site at the Aston, PA facility.

Location : Aston, PA

Salary : $115,000 to $130,000

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

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• Ensures material receipts support the Plan, and optimizes inventory levels vs. material costs

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What You Bring

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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 Gente, France, Curtiss-Wright Arresting Gear / ESCO specializes in land-based arresting systems.

For more information, 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.

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