We are looking for the Sourcing Manager who will manage the supply base to optimize supplier performance, conduct supplier discovery and mitigate supply chain risks in the aerospace industry. This includes all aspects of commercial and contractual management of assigned suppliers. A key priority will be the strategic selection and development of the supply base to align with Woodward’s future needs, while also supporting business group-based purchasing functions through strategic alignment and critical issue escalation proces.
Assess potential suppliers to ensure they conform to category, supply chain, and product strategies and meet the company’s quality, cost, and delivery requirements
Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers to ensure security of supply, commercial appropriateness, and risk management to generate mutually beneficial agreements that will deliver value
Select suppliers to provide direct material within a given category of suppliers who substantially conform to the category strategy, provide commercial favorability and reduce risk
Manage the portfolio of spend for a given category to include financial performance, plan for every part, and understanding of total supply chain
Analyze total cost structures and implement strategies to reduce procurement risk (financial and otherwise) while maintaining quality and delivery performance to generate best total value for a given category
Minimum 4 years of proven experience in Aerospace industry
Excellent communication and presentation skills both oral and written in a global environment
Works with legal and compliance team to ensure contract due diligence. Assists in contract development
Proactively shares knowledge and resources with the team. Meaningfully contributes to accomplishing team goals
Frames work in terms of financial principles (cost, revenue, etc.). Creates and manages financial reports. Able to use finance analytic tools
Acquires knowledge through experiential learning, as well as other methods, and shares findings or reflections with others
Leads negotiations using appropriate strategies. Negotiation results in positive outcomes for the business and supplier. Thinks creatively to optimize deals with suppliers
Creates or finds appropriate and effective solutions to problems. Uses a systematic approach to solve problems. Effectively implements solutions
Shares information effectively, is able to affect decisions across different audiences using specialized approaches. Sells own ideas by tying them into the values, needs, aspirations and goals of others
Able to distill wide sources of information to stakeholders; uses a wide network of resources and contacts to find appropriate information. Root causes inaccurate information, such as old data or hallucinations produced by AI.
Crafts innovative solutions. Constructively pushes against long-held assumptions in the function
Manages projects and goals with little assistance. Establishes performance standards and measurements for work. Delivers on value proposition
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:
Salary range from 13 000 to 19 000 PLN gross – depending on experience
Advancement opportunities in international team
A total rewards package, that includes: private health insurance, life & accidental insurance
Multisport package
Meal Vouchers
Company performance bonus program
Work-life balance, semi-flexible working time
PPK: Woodward offers payment to your PPK account up to 4% of your compensation depending on seniority
Hybrid work model
Educational support
Skills Required
- Minimum 4 years of proven experience in Aerospace industry
- Excellent communication and presentation skills both oral and written in a global environment
- Works with legal and compliance team to ensure contract due diligence
- Ability to create and manage financial reports
- Leads negotiations with suppliers
Woodward, Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the retirement program combines a 401(k) match with additional company contributions and ownership opportunities, strengthening long-term rewards. Profit-sharing and an employee stock purchase plan further expand savings options.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability, and is frequently characterized as comprehensive. Well-being programs and assistance resources add depth to the health offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, vacation/PTO, and paid maternity/paternity leave are included. The ability to purchase additional vacation in some cases broadens time-off flexibility.
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What We Do
Woodward is an independent designer, manufacturer and service provider of energy control and optimization solutions for aerospace and industrial markets. For 150 years, Woodward has focused its resources and expertise on delivering proven systems that perform under incredible demands. Our customers have come to rely on us to help them address and solve the challenges associated with global efficiency initiatives – from reducing emissions, to increasing energy efficiency, to helping them introduce alternative energy sources.
Why Work With Us
A career at Woodward offers professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in our industry, help develop innovative technology and products, and contribute to our company’s goal of always innovating for a better future. People join Woodward for a job and end up building a career for a lifetime.
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