Buyer II

Woodward, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentive

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Employee assistance program

Life & AD&D

Dependent care FSA

Home/Auto insurance discounts

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage supplier relationships, purchase orders, and inventory control for our energy control solutions division in Fort Collins, CO.

You will negotiate terms, optimize costs, ensure compliance, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality materials on time. A SAP background and APICS CPIM certification are preferred; 5+ years in procurement is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with suppliers.
• Experience in supplier relationship management to ensure reliable supply chains.
• Ability to manage costs while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
• Experience with contract management and supplier compliance.
• Inventory management to balance stock and demand.
• Data analysis to optimize procurement processes.
• Strong communication with internal teams and suppliers.
• Problem solving to resolve procurement issues and disruptions.
• Experience with compliance and risk management in purchasing.
• Ability to drive supplier performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality.
• Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and policy compliance.
• Monitor inventory levels to anticipate needs and prevent stockouts.
• Negotiate prices and PO terms to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure collaboration.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Relationships

Cost Management

Contract Management

Inventory Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Problem Solving

Compliance & Risk

Supplier Performance

Education

APICS CPIM certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

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 applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• Estimated annual base pay: $72,000.00 - $100,000.00
• Long-term incentive compensation in the form of equity
• 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
• 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

What you will be doing

• Supplier Management: Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery and quality of goods.
• Purchase Order Processing and maintenance: Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels to anticipate needs and prevent stockouts or overstock situations.
• Cost Optimization: Negotiate prices and PO terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality standards.
• Communication: Effectively communicates with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure clear understanding and collaboration.

What we are looking for

• Negotiation Skills: Demonstrates the ability to effectively negotiate terms and prices with suppliers to achieve favorable results for the organization.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Maintains and fosters strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply chains and collaborative partnerships.
• Cost Management: Utilizes strategies to control and reduce costs while maintaining quality and meeting organizational needs.
• Contract Management: Develops, reviews, and manages contracts with suppliers to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
• Inventory Management: Oversees inventory levels to balance supply and demand, minimizing excess stock and avoiding stockouts.
• Data Analysis: Analyzes purchasing data and metrics to optimize procurement processes and support strategic decision making.
• Communication Skills: Effectively communicates with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure clear understanding and collaboration.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves issues related to procurement processes, supplier performance, and supply chain disruptions.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensures all purchasing activities adhere to organizational policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards to mitigate potential risks.
• Supplier Performance: Optimizing a supplier’s performance by resolving complex problems through quality and delivery and driving systemic recovery.

Other Qualifications

Successful candidates usually have:

• 5+ years in procurement in a relevant industry or 10+ years in procurement
• Prior experience with SAP preferred
• APICS CPIM certification preferred

Application window is anticipated to close 10 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 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.

What does it mean to be part of Woodward? It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do.

Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments.

At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member.

We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future.

Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges.

This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more.

We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.