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Commodity Manager – Raw Materials/Castings/Forgings/Hardware
As the Commodity Manager – Raw Materials/Castings/Forgings/Hardware, you are responsible for working across the divisions, collaborating with our existing supply chain organizations, to secure commodities in a timely, value- added manner, assuring quality, delivery and cost in accordance with company requirements. This commodity group will include but not limited to raw materials/castings/forgings and hardware such as fasteners, bearings and sealing products.
Location: Charlotte, NC
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
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
In 1929, Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) was formed by the merger of companies founded by Glenn Curtiss, the father of naval aviation, and the Wright brothers, renowned for history’s first flight.
We have continued on the path of innovation and advanced engineering, and have applied that expertise to a number of critical applications in high-performance markets. Our success has resulted in a world-renowned reputation for performance, long-standing customer relationships and significant growth and profitability in the markets in which we compete.
Today, we are a global, integrated provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. Our revenues are generated by providing our critical solutions through three segments: Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, which support several of the largest, most vital industries in the world.
To learn more, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright Corporation - Home (curtisswright.com)
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screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.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.
As the Commodity Manager – Raw Materials/Castings/Forgings/Hardware, you are responsible for working across the divisions, collaborating with our existing supply chain organizations, to secure commodities in a timely, value- added manner, assuring quality, delivery and cost in accordance with company requirements. This commodity group will include but not limited to raw materials/castings/forgings and hardware such as fasteners, bearings and sealing products.
Location: Charlotte, NC
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
- Create, manage and implement strategic direction for key commodities
- Lead cost reduction efforts concentrating on Value Improvements and Total Cost of Ownership
- Support the negotiation of contracts with favorable impact on quality, continuity of supply, purchase price and commercial terms.
- Strive for supplier consolidation, thereby increasing leverage/partnership structures with key suppliers.
- Provide sourcing support in new design /new product concept stage of large contracts
- Assist with supplier risk management
- Key contributor to the escalation process for major quality and performance issues.
- Intercompany liaison
- Locate and develop suppliers domestically, intercompany and in low-cost regions; engage suppliers in projects to improve quality, delivery, pricing and terms
- Drive continuous improvement, best practices, standardized KPIs, and administration of major RFP’s, auctions, and web purchases.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration or equivalent
- 5 years experience in procurement, supply chain management
- Deep understanding of the raw materials and hardware markets
- Ability to build and maintain relationships across departments and with external suppliers
- Understands cost analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting
- Proficiency in Power BI and excel is an asset
- Ability to analyze market trends, pricing data, and supplier performance
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
In 1929, Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) was formed by the merger of companies founded by Glenn Curtiss, the father of naval aviation, and the Wright brothers, renowned for history’s first flight.
We have continued on the path of innovation and advanced engineering, and have applied that expertise to a number of critical applications in high-performance markets. Our success has resulted in a world-renowned reputation for performance, long-standing customer relationships and significant growth and profitability in the markets in which we compete.
Today, we are a global, integrated provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. Our revenues are generated by providing our critical solutions through three segments: Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, which support several of the largest, most vital industries in the world.
To learn more, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright Corporation - Home (curtisswright.com)
- Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.
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.
