Purchasing Supervisor in England

We are looking for a Purchasing Supervisor to join our Christchurch, Dorset team! In this role you will be responsible for overseeing a team of buyers and purchasing clerks engaged in the sourcing, negotiation, and acquisition of materials, parts, components and equipment necessary to support manufacturing development. The Supervisor leads daily purchasing operations, drives supplier performance, supports cost‑reduction initiatives, and contributes to long‑term supply chain strategies.

Location: Christchurch, Dorset

Benefits:

• Hybrid working, flexitime program, and condensed work week (role dependent)
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement with Employer Match
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Scheme
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the entire business cycle, from solicitation, purchase order replacement and confirmation to invoice payment.
• Coordinate the return and replacement of defective materials with quality assurance and suppliers; ensure timely conversion of purchase requisitions to purchase orders/contracts.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and performance aspects of major subcontracts; ensure that all customer flow downs and certification requirements are covered in purchasing; negotiate major contracts involving large dollar amounts.
• Supervise a team of procurement professionals handling purchase orders, supplier selection, and contract execution in alignment with program requirements and company policies.
• Implement policies and procedures for the operation of procurement activities.
• Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure efficient operation of the function.
• Pursue new technologies to improve procurement.
• Ensure timely acquisition of direct and indirect materials to support production schedules, engineering programs, and aftermarket needs.
• Coordinate purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments to maintain inventories at planned levels.
• Participate in supplier selection, risk assessment, and relationship management to ensure robust supply chain performance.
• Manage supplier performance (quality, delivery, affordability, financial stability, etc.).
• May assist with establishment and maintenance of the production control system.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of industry procurement practices.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier relationship management experience.
• Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills.

Compliance Statement: This position may require exposure to export‑controlled information and is 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.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation: 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. For U.S. applicants, EEO is the law. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. We will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.