Buyer I

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: $58,860(minimum) - $73,200(midpoint) - $87,840(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 you’re a Buyer, we have an exciting opportunity for you! The 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 

• Plans, schedules, releases and manages purchase, interplant orders and work orders as required
• Directs supplier action by reviewing ERP and utilizes the data in order to mitigate anticipated delays
• Negotiates and institutes long-term pricing agreements as appropriate
• Quotes deliveries for sales requests
• Develops and maintains communication channels between various departments and the supply chain to maintain the flow of materials to support the customer
• 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)
• Participates in capacity review meetings with internal and external suppliers
• Monitors and maintains inventory levels in alignment with business group goals
• Works with IT to test changes and updates in the ERP system
• Ensures government compliance throughout the procurement process
• Executes and manages non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
• Formulates requests for quotes based on COE requirements, ensuring flow down of contractual requirements
• Selects and awards direct or indirect material purchase orders for assigned products
• Performs price analysis for competitive and non-competitive procurements; responsible for obtaining favorable price variances
• 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 management)
• Works with internal and external suppliers to resolve material issues (shortages, emergency customer demands, etc.) 

What We Are Looking For 

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience required
• Previous buying, material planning and/or production planning experience in a Government Contract environment, if no degree  
• APICS or CPSM/CPM Certification preferred
• Clear understanding of Nondisclosure Agreement Requirements and Proprietary Data
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of ITAR and EAR requirements
• Demonstrated cost/price analysis skills required for competitive and non-competitive procurements
• Understanding of Government Contracting; including FAR, DFARS and other government regulations
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of sizing, material planning and production scheduling
• Solid knowledge of WISE/Cincom/SAP, particularly MRP related screens
• Solid knowledge of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRPII)
• Solid knowledge of planning functions/roles
• Good detail orientation and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage several tasks at the same time
• Demonstrated involvement in Continuous Improvement projects

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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