**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 (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/) **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. **What You Bring:** + 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 Who We Are Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx) 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. \#LI-YA1 _No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our_ **_Talent Acquisition Team (TA_COE@curtisswright.com)_** _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 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 (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) 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.