
Senior Buyer
Pittsburgh, PAFull-time$69–92K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
Curtiss-Wright is seeking a Senior Buyer for its Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location. The role executes complex procurement and high-value purchasing, negotiates pricing and contract terms, and drives sourcing and supplier performance against cost, quality, and delivery objectives. The position supports the company’s manufacturing operations and requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
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US-PA-Cheswick (EMD)
US-PA-Pittsburgh
Full time
JR13988
We are looking for a Senior Buyer to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location.
Your Responsibilities:
The Senior Buyer is responsible for executing complex or technical procurement activities, including high-value purchases. This role negotiates pricing and contract terms, drives sourcing efforts and supplier performance to meet cost, quality and delivery objectives.
Salary : $69,200 - 92,200 per year
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 (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/)
Your Challenge:
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Executes end-to-end procurement activities for complex, high-value materials, components and services. Negotiates and administers complex purchase orders and agreements. Issues and administers purchase orders, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable Federal, state, and/or local regulations concerning the purchase or shipment of goods, materials or services.
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Drives supplier selection. Conducts supplier site visits and rates them as to production capability, performance and delivery.
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Manage supplier relationships, including performance monitoring (cost, quality, delivery) and corrective action implementation. Proactively addresses issues and escalates as needed.
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Resolves complex invoice discrepancies, receiving issues and supplier disputes.
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Maintains accurate and complete procurement records.
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Collaborates with internal stakeholders including manufacturing, planning, and engineering departments to ensure alignment with program schedules and requirements.
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Drives cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
What you bring:
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Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field and 5-7 years of purchasing experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
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Advanced working knowledge of contract law and business terms and conditions.
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Government procurement experience preferred.
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Ability to make decisions or suggestions based on rules or procedures.
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Problem solving skills in situations in which prior experience with similar problems has shown which choice is most appropriate, selecting from known alternatives.
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Experience with ERP Systems with Oracle ERP system preferred.
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Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office programs.
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Organized, self-motivated, proactive and results-oriented; ability to multi-task.
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Have a good sense for priority setting and time management; ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.
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Ability to work individually with minimal supervision or with a team.
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Build and maintain effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers and auditors
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Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
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Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
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Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens.
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Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.
Who we are:
Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)
Environmental, Social and Governance
EMD a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA designs, manufactures, tests, and provides after-market support for the most advanced, proven and reliable critical function pumps, motors, generators, seals, control rod drive mechanisms and power conditioning electronics available anywhere in the world today. Curtiss-Wright EMD has a long-standing and distinguished reputation for the design, development, manufacture, and qualification of critical-function machining solutions for the United States Navy and the commercial nuclear utility industry. http://www.emd.cwfc.com/
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No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team ([email protected]) and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
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. ([email protected])
For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information. (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster)
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition ([email protected]) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
Join the WRIGHT Team!
Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.
Our Values
What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.
Leadership
We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
Customer Focus
We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
Teamwork & Trust
Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
Respect for People
We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
Integrity
We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.
What We Offer Our Employees:
Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.
How this job compares
Set against the 5,201 open Procurement jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$69–92K/yr
- Pennsylvania median$90–132K/yr73 salary ranges
- US median$96–149K/yr2,944 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $81K, is 27% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($111K) — in the lowest quarter of Procurement salary ranges in Pennsylvania.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 179 open Procurement jobs in Pennsylvania and 5,201 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- Accenture9 open
- Curtiss-Wright Corporation (this employer)8 open
- Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc.6 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Procurement postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (4,054 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,414 of the 5,201 open Procurement jobs (46%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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