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Junior Buyer 100%

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Junior Buyer 100%

We are seeking a Junior Buyer to join our team in Neuhausen am Rheinfall as a part of our Aerospace and Defense division.

Under general direction, purchases a variety of materials, supplies and services. Coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. Processes purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers. Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate highest quality at best value. May recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing. Interacts closely with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues.

Location: Neuhausen am Rheinfall

Your Challenge:

  • Procurement of technical components and services

  • Obtaining and comparing offers

  • Monitoring of timely and quality-compliant deliveries

  • Supplier management, price negotiations with suppliers

  • Invoice checking, reminders and complaint handling

  • Collaboration in optimizing purchasing processes and master data maintenance

  • Supporting strategic purchasing

  • Deputy of Manager, Purchasing

Your Expertise:

  • Commercial or technical training with further education in purchasing

  • Experience in technical purchasing / project procurement

  • Negotiation skills, INFOR and SAP knowledge

  • good technical understanding

  • Strong analytical skills and fluent English skills

  • Independent working style as well as a high degree of initiative and teamwork skills are required

  • Willingness to learn and develop on the job

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Quick perception

  • High communication skills

  • Strong leadership skills

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No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team 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.

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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.

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Curtiss-Wright Corporation excels in delivering engineered solutions for aerospace and defense, attracting professionals in engineering and compliance roles.

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What's promising

  • Strong presence in aerospace and defense sectors ensures stability and growth.
  • Opportunities for engineers with diverse specialties, from electrical to mechanical.
  • Sign-on bonuses for select positions indicate competitive compensation strategies.

What to watch

  • Highly specialized industry may limit career opportunities for non-engineering roles.
  • Complex regulatory environment in defense sector could pose compliance challenges.
  • Dependence on government contracts may lead to revenue fluctuations.

Why Curtiss-Wright Corporation

  • Legacy of innovation dating back to early aviation pioneers.
  • Focus on critical function products differentiates from general manufacturers.
  • Diverse product range across aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.

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About Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

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Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified multinational company that provides highly engineered, critical function products and services to the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.

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