Senior Buyer

Woodward, Inc.; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy control solutions is seeking a Senior Buyer who will manage procurement and supplier coordination while ensuring compliance and effective planning. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in a government contracting environment along with a Bachelor's degree. Join a committed team and benefit from an extensive total rewards package, including competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Annual cash bonus opportunity

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement

Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as Buyer/Planner in a Government Contracting environment.
• APICS and CPSM/CPM Certification preferred.
• Greenbelt certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and manages purchase orders to ensure material flow.
• Ensures government compliance throughout procurement processes.
• Develops strategies to negotiate purchase order terms.

Skills

Negotiation

Material Planning

Supplier Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)

Relevant engineering degree

Tools

ERP systems (such as SAP)

MRP systems

Job description

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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: $69,200 (minimum) - $86,500 (midpoint) - $103,800 (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
• 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 Senior Buyer, we have an exciting opportunity for you! The Sr. Government Contract Buyer /Planner creates, reviews and maintains valid plans of material and manages the supply base in order to meet customer demand.

What You Will Be Doing…

• Material Planning & Management: Plans, schedules, releases, and manages purchase orders, interplant orders, and work orders to ensure material flow and customer support.
• Supplier Coordination: Directs supplier actions using ERP data to mitigate delays, resolve complex supplier situations, and manage post-award supplier relationships.
• Procurement & Compliance: Ensures government compliance throughout procurement processes, manages NDAs, formulates RFQs/RFPs, and executes technical evaluations of proposals.
• Negotiation & Cost Analysis: Develops strategies to negotiate purchase order terms (price, delivery, etc.), performs cost/price analysis, and obtains favorable price variances.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Participates in SIOP and capacity review meetings, communicates cost changes, and resolves material issues with departments and the supply chain.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrates expert knowledge of MRP systems (WISE/Cincom/SAP), government regulations (FAR, DFARS), and material planning/scheduling functions.
  
  

What We Are Looking For…

Education:

• US – Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)
• Relevant engineering degree is preferred
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years as Buyer/Planner in a Government Contracting environment
  
  

License & Certifications:

• APICS and CPSM/CPM Certification
• Greenbelt certification
  
  

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

EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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