Buyer, Assoc.

We are looking for a Buyer, Associate to join our Summerville, SC location.            

Your Challenge:

Under close supervision, performs a variety of routine and/or low dollar value buying/purchasing tasks involving materials, supplies, or services.  Reviews purchase requisitions and places orders with approved suppliers.  May evaluate bids, select and/or recommend suppliers and negotiate price, delivery, quality and service.  Follows up on all awards until completion of order.  May assist in negotiations for major purchases by developing or compiling statistical information and gathering other data as required.  Coordinates with the accounting department as required, resolving questions on suppliers' invoices.

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

Hourly: $25.30-$36.60

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

Your Responsibilities:

• Reviews purchase requisitions and places orders with approved suppliers. Follows up on open orders. 
• May help more senior buyers with reports and expedites.
• May evaluate bids, select and/or recommend suppliers and negotiate price, delivery, quality and service. 
• Follows up on all awards until completion of order.
• May assist in negotiations for major purchases by developing or compiling statistical information and gathering other data as required.
• Coordinates with the accounting department as required resolving questions on suppliers' invoices.

What you Bring:

• Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business Management or Engineering
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and/or supply chain
• Knowledge of material management functions which includes procurement planning and processes.  Computer literate, including experience with MS Office
• Experience working with and knowledge of Government contracting practices, including hands-on experience with the FAR & DFARS, contract negotiation, and related laws and regulations is an asset.

Who we are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

With a long track record of reliable, technologically superior designs and global resources, Steam & Air Solutions (SAS) is the logical choice to meet the Navy’s current and future turbine-drive and shipboard compression requirements. SAS’s equipment is used on hundreds of U.S. Navy ships to provide power and compression for propulsion, power generation, pump drives, ship service air, oxygen / nitrogen (O2N2) feed air, generator drives, and deballasting.

To learn more, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - SAS (cw-ems.com)

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

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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 is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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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.