Purchasing Supplier Manager

at  Woodward Inc

Woodward’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment
At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential. We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.
We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey. Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplaces for all.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• Estimated annual base pay: $78,000(minimum) - $97,500(midpoint) - $117,000(maximum)
• All members included in cash bonus opportunity
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including:
• Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a Purchasing Supplier Manager, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The Purchasing Supplier Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring that the supply base meets the required Quality, Delivery, Responsiveness, and Cost metrics for the COE. With a focus on developing and managing the supply base, this role is responsible for identifying and implementing effective tactics and strategies that align with the Commodity Strategy and site needs. By leveraging their expertise in supplier management, the Purchasing Supplier Manager can help drive operational efficiency and excellence within the organization.

What You Will Be Doing

• Manage supplier performance in key metrics areas including, but not limited to Quality, Delivery, Responsiveness, Cost (QDRC) and inventory
• Drives systemic changes within the supply base and initiates actions to improve value to Woodward
• Facilitates periodic performance reviews with key suppliers to review performance, establish corrective action plans, and ensure implementation of those action plans
• Drives and manages supply base to ensure compliance with CoE purchased parts inventory objectives (supplier stocking programs, KANBAN, vendor managed inventory systems, etc.)
• Drives resolution of CoE crisis management issues that involve suppliers, including expediting, recovery plans, supplier on-site visits, etc.

What We Are Looking For

• BA/BS in Materials and Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• MA/MS in applicable field is preferred
• APICS, CPIM certification is preferred
• Minimum requirements for this position include 2+ years of hands-on experience in purchasing, as a buyer, purchasing manager, or similar role, with experience in multiple procurement categories, such as electronics, castings, and others. Additionally, the ideal candidate would have 2 years of experience in supplier management.
• This position requires 25-50% travel

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.
This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., ‘Green Card holder’), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).
Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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• Manage supplier performance in key metrics areas including, but not limited to Quality, Delivery, Responsiveness, Cost (QDRC) and inventory
• Drives systemic changes within the supply base and initiates actions to improve value to Woodward
• Facilitates periodic performance reviews with key suppliers to review performance, establish corrective action plans, and ensure implementation of those action plans
• Drives and manages supply base to ensure compliance with CoE purchased parts inventory objectives (supplier stocking programs, KANBAN, vendor managed inventory systems, etc.)
• Drives resolution of CoE crisis management issues that involve suppliers, including expediting, recovery plans, supplier on-site visits, etc