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Curtiss Wright
US-IL-Arlington Heights (Arens)
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Purchasing Supervisor
The Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for leading purchasing activities for electromechanical components and materials, including plastics, metals, and electronic components, to support manufacturing and engineering operations. This role supervises purchasing activities, develops supplier relationships, negotiates pricing and delivery terms, drives cost-reduction initiatives, and ensures materials are available on time, at the required quality and within budget.
The Purchasing Supervisor works closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to ensure an efficient and reliable supply chain.
Location: Arlington Heights, IL
Salary Range: $ 94,700 - 115,000 per year plus bonus
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Illinois. 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 *
Lead and oversee purchasing activities for plastics, metals, electronic components, and other electromechanical materials, from sourcing and supplier selection through purchase order placement, delivery, and issue resolution. Ensure timely conversion of purchase requisitions into purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing documentation. (30%)
Supervise and develop the purchasing team, providing direction and support to Buyers and other purchasing personnel. Establish and implement purchasing processes, procedures, and best practices in alignment with company policies and applicable industry requirements. Monitor team performance and ensure purchasing activities support business and production objectives. (25%)
Develop and maintain supplier relationships by identifying and qualifying new vendors, negotiating pricing and delivery terms, monitoring supplier performance, and resolving quality, delivery, and commercial issues. Support supplier risk assessments and ensure suppliers consistently meet quality, delivery, cost, and service expectations. (20%)
Partner with Engineering, Production, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to ensure the timely availability of materials and components required to support production schedules, engineering programs, and customer requirements. Review inventory levels and purchasing requirements to maintain appropriate stock while controlling inventory value. (15%)
Drive cost-reduction and continuous-improvement initiatives by analyzing market conditions, supplier pricing, purchasing data, and spend trends. Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency, reduce costs, optimize inventory, and strengthen the overall supply base. Prepare and maintain purchasing reports, metrics, and other required documentation. (10%)
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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