Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified, multinational provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. We are the corporate descendants of the Wright brothers, the fathers of flight, and Mr. Glenn Curtiss, the father of naval aviation. In 1929, the companies founded by these three great aviation pioneers merged to form the largest aircraft company at the time, Curtiss-Wright Corporation. Today, we design and manufacture highly engineered, advanced technologies that perform critical functions in demanding conditions in the commercial, industrial, defense, and energy markets, and have operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and trade under the symbol CW.

Charlotte, USA

Engineering

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Buyer Apprentice

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Christchurch, UK

This Buyer Apprentice role provides hands-on training in procurement and purchasing while completing an apprenticeship qualification. The role involves placing purchase orders, working with suppliers, tracking deliveries, assisting with negotiations, resolving invoice queries, and learning buying processes under the guidance of experienced professionals.We are looking for a Buyer Apprentice to join our Christchurch, Dorset team!As a Buyer Apprentice, you will receive training from industry professionals across Curtiss-Wright. You will work with us onsite 4 days per week and you will also attend college / university on a day release format in order to complete your Apprenticeship qualifications.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.Responsibilities include but are not limited to: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.

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