Buyer I or II

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity being respectful and accountable to one another and staying humble and driven while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

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 applicants education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Level I:

• Estimated annual base pay: $51600 (minimum) - $64500 (midpoint) - $77400 (maximum)

Level II:

• Estimated annual base pay: $73360 (minimum) - $91700 (midpoint) - $110040 (maximum)

• All members included in annual 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 youre a Buyer we have an exciting opportunity for you. The Buyer creates reviews and maintains valid plans of material and manages the supply base in order to meet customer demand.

What You Will Be Doing

• Plans schedules releases and manages purchase interplant orders and work orders as required
• Directs supplier action to mitigate anticipated delays by reviewing and utilizing ERP data
• Makes changes to supply based on review analysis and the outcome of monthly SIOP meeting
• Maintains and analyzes planning parameters (i.e. Lead times lot sizes order quantities safety stock)
• Reviews analyzes and implements replenishment targets to support pull system
• Participates in capacity review meetings with internal and external suppliers
• Monitors and maintains inventory levels in alignment with business unit goals
• Works with IT groups to test changes and updates in the ERP system
• Participates in CI/Lean projects
• Performs price analysis for competitive and non-competitive procurements
• Develops and executes strategies for negotiation of purchase order terms: price delivery expedites etc.
• Manages suppliers (post award) with a strong focus on internal customer support (Message Mgt)
• Resolves material issues (shortages emergency customer demands etc.) by working with internal and external suppliers
• Develops and maintains communication channels between various departments and the Supply Chain to maintain the flow of materials to support the customer

What We Are Looking For

Level I:

• US Bachelors Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)
• Previous buying material planning and/or production planning experience
• Manufacturing processes knowledge

Level II

• US Bachelors Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)
• 5 years of experience as a Buyer material planning and/or production planning experience
• Manufacturing processes knowledge

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 companys 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 and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability protected veteran status or any other category protected under federal state or local laws.

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