Supplier Relationship Manager II

Woodward, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Bonuses program

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager (Remote/Hybrid, location-dependent) to oversee supplier performance, develop key partnerships, and drive strategic sourcing across multiple locations. Travel up to 90% may be required in this fast-paced role.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus eligibility, 401(k) match, stock contributions, education reimbursement, and robust health coverage. Join a team shaping energy control solutions for a cleaner future.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and influencing skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and target outcomes beyond price.
• Analytical thinking to distill data and present clear insights.
• Experience leading projects from initiation to close with cross-functional teams.
• Experience benchmarking and monitoring supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Performance Management: Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against metrics.
• Relationship Development: Build strong supplier partnerships to enable growth.
• Issue Resolution: Proactively address supplier conflicts to maintain operations.
• Strategic Sourcing Initiatives: Develop and implement sourcing strategies with cross-functional teams.
• Internal communication: Present supplier strategy and performance to executives.

Skills

Communication & Influence

Negotiation

Analytical Thinking

Project Management

Performance Management

Problem Solving

Executive Presence

Data Analysis

Compliance & Risk Management

Value Orientation

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.

Supplier Relationship Manager--- Remote/Hybrid (Location Dependent)

Woodward's Industrial Product division is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager to join our team in a high-impact role that puts you at the center of our suppliers and supply chain efforts. This position offers the opportunity to travel up to 90% of the time, work across diverse locations, build strong customer relationships, and gain hands‑on experience in a fast-paced environment.

If you're adaptable, curious, and energized by new places and challenges, this role offers an exciting career beyond the traditional office.

Estimated annual base pay: $88,000-$130,000

• 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:

• o Home / Auto Insurance discounts

• o Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier Performance Management: Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against agreed upon metrics to ensure quality and service standards are consistently met.
• Relationship Development: Foster strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers to enhance cooperation and drive mutual business growth.
• Issue Resolution: Proactively address and resolve any conflicts or issues that arise with suppliers to maintain smooth operational workflows.
• Strategic Sourcing Initiatives: Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Communication Skills: Internal communication and presentations up to and including executive level reviews pertaining to supplier relationship strategy, performance and issue resolution.

Key Skills:

• Communication & Influence: Proactively synthesizes and shares information with stakeholders. Persuades others with logical, data-driven arguments.
• Negotiation: Uses some negotiation tactics; able to assist in negotiations. Understands appropriate targets and outcomes for negotiation; uses information to tailor approach. Uses leverage besides cost savings in negotiations.
• Analytical Thinking: Understands different sources of information and can distill information to share with stakeholders in a digestible way. Able to root cause information that is verifiable and correct.
• Project Management: Leads a project from initiation to close. Manages team members and deadlines.
• Performance Management: Monitors supplier performance and continues to build relationships with suppliers. Benchmarks suppliers.
• Problem Solving: Finds appropriate solutions to problems or knows who to reach out to for help. Able to root cause for problem identification.
• Executive Presence: Communicates and presents effectively; manages relevant stakeholders across levels of seniority.
• Data Analysis: Able to analyze relevant data and choose the appropriate visualization. Selects appropriate data to support business cases or insights.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Monitors risk appropriately, shares some risk mitigation strategies with colleagues.
• Value Orientation: Builds end‑to‑end value thinking. Manages projects and goals with little assistance. Establishes performance standards and measurements for work. Delivers on value proposition.

Application window is anticipated to close 3 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.