Buyer, Staff

Buyer, Staff

As a Buyer, you are responsible for performing a variety of routine buying/purchasing tasks involving materials, supplies, or services.  You will review purchase requirements and places orders with approved suppliers.  Evaluates bids, select and/or recommend suppliers and negotiate price, delivery, quality and service.  Follows up on all awards until completion of order. 

Location: Middleburg Heights, OH (greater Cleveland area)

Type: Full-time, Regular position

Pay Range:  $60,000-$65,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ohio. 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.

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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:

• Purchase and maintain proper inventory levels of all raw materials and finished goods.

• The purchasing activities for assigned customer projects and customer demand requirements.

• Procure commercial and safety related materials ensuring compliance, quality, and on time delivery.

• Evaluate demand requirements and develop sourcing strategies to support project timelines.

• Manage purchase orders from initiation through completion, including expediting and issue resolution.

• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to support long term supply stability and performance.

• Support strategic sourcing initiatives when applicable.

• Set up an onboard new vendors.

• Assist with RFQ's, expense purchases, and departmental workload queues as needed.

• Collaborate cross-functional with operations, engineering, sales, and quality teams.

• Perform JIT (just in time) purchasing.

• Maintain and administrate vendor contracts.

• Review and maintain proper safety stock levels.

• Negotiate vendor pricing.

• Perform other related duties or functions assigned.

Your Expertise:

• 2-3 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or supply chain with full cycle procurement exposure.

• Strong understanding of purchasing processes from demand planning through order fulfillment.

• Experience evaluating vendors, sourcing materials, and managing supplier performance.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle preferred).

• Background in manufacturing required; fastener industry experience strongly preferred.

• Experience with nuclear industry suppliers or safety related materials is a strong plus.

• Ability to interpret technical requirements such as drawings or specifications is a plus.

• Bachelor’s Degree (Business Administration, Supply Chain)

• Presents positive solutions to organizational challenges

• Knowledge of material management functions which includes procurement planning and processes.

• Ability to effectively communicate with others.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Proven negotiation skills.

• Display an understanding of the importance of product quality and compliance with health and safety procedures.

Curtiss-Wright's Nuclear Division offers a comprehensive range of products, information systems, and services that help sustain the safe and reliable operation of nuclear, conventional, and renewable power plants throughout the world. Our extensive experience, advanced technologies and innovative solutions support custom engineered equipment solutions, digitalization initiatives, diagnostics, asset management programs, and new construction.

Nova Machines BU is a global supplier of safety-related fasteners, precision components, bolting tensioning solutions and construction projects for the nuclear markets. Nova's innovative products, including Nova's Hydranut® Bolt Tensioning System, are changing the face of the nuclear pow