The posting
Quoting Procurement Specialist
As a Quoting Procurement Specialist, you are responsible for supporting the sales department by managing quoting activities for finished goods of fastener-related products. This role serves as a key liaison between sales and suppliers by sourcing material pricing, evaluating manufacturing capabilities, negotiating costs, and supporting quote turnaround requirements to meet customer expectations.
Location: Middleburg Heights, OH (greater Cleveland area)
Salary: $60-$70K
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 I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *
Your Challenge:
- Support the sales department by managing daily RFQ and quoting activities for finished goods and fastener-related products.
- Analyze customer quote requirements, specifications, drawings, and material requirements to identify qualified suppliers and sourcing solutions.
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support competitive pricing, quality, and lead time expectations.
- Negotiate supplier pricing and consolidate demand opportunities to support cost savings and improved margins.
- Maintain strong knowledge of fastener manufacturing processes, raw materials, machining, coatings, plating, heat treating, and related manufacturing operations.
- Evaluate supplier capabilities and manufacturing processes to ensure accurate sourcing decisions and quote support.
- Coordinate closely with sales regarding quote status, supplier updates, pricing changes, and lead times.
- Release and manage purchase orders as needed to support operational requirements and customer demand.
- Expedite supplier orders and follow up on critical deliveries when required.
- Assist with inventory accuracy and purchasing support activities during lower quoting volume periods.
- Support receiving, inspection, accounting, and operations teams with supplier-related inquiries and issue resolution.
- Coordinate resolution of invoice discrepancies, pricing variances, rejected materials, certification concerns, and vendor profile issues.
- Assist with onboarding and setup of new suppliers.
- Support sourcing activities for commercial and safety-related materials as departmental workload requires.
- Perform other related duties or functions as assigned.
Your Expertise:
- Minimum 1-3 years of purchasing, quoting, sourcing, or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
- Strong background supporting RFQ and quoting activities for manufactured products or fastener-related components.
- Working knowledge of fastener manufacturing processes, materials, specifications, coatings, machining, and supplier capabilities required.
- Manufacturing and fastener industry experience strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes including quoting, sourcing, negotiating, purchasing, and supplier management.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills include formulas, spreadsheets, and pivot tables.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred (Oracle experience a plus).
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with shifting customer demands.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally across departments.
- Proven ability to support suppliers and improve on-time delivery performance.
- Displays an understanding of product quality requirements and compliance with health and safety procedures.
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and problem-solving capabilities.
Who We Are:
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Curtiss-Wright's Nuclear Division offers a comprehensive range of products, information systems, and services that help sustain the safe and reliable operation of nuclear, conventional, and renewable power plants throughout the world. Our extensive experience, advanced technologies and innovative solutions support custom engineered equipment solutions, digitalization initiatives, diagnostics, asset management programs, and new construction.
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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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