We are looking for a proactive and results-driven Supplier Manager to manage strategic supplier relationships and drive supplier performance across a global supply chain environment. In this role, you will work closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and teams based in the United States and Europe to ensure service, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved. You will play a key role in supplier performance management, sourcing initiatives, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting business growth and operational excellence in an international environment.
What You Will Do:Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against agreed upon metrics to ensure quality and service standards are consistently met.
Foster strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers to enhance cooperation and drive mutual business growth.
Proactively address and resolve any conflicts or issues that arise with suppliers to maintain smooth operational workflows.
Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals.
Internal communication and presentations up to and including executive level reviews pertaining to supplier relationship strategy, performance and issue resolution.
Partner closely with stakeholders and suppliers in the United States and other global locations to support business objectives and ensure effective supplier management across regions.
Proactively synthesizes and shares information with stakeholders. Persuades others with logical, data-driven arguments.
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.
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.
Leads a project from initiation to close. Manages team members and deadlines.
Monitors supplier performance and continues to build relationships with suppliers. Benchmarks suppliers.
Finds appropriate solutions to problems or knows who to reach out to for help. Able to root cause for problem identification.
Communicates and presents effectively; manages relevant stakeholders across levels of seniority.
Able to analyze relevant data and choose the appropriate visualization. Selects appropriate data to support business cases or insights.
Monitors risk appropriately, shares some risk mitigation strategies with colleagues.
Builds end-to-end value thinking. Manages projects and goals with little assistance. Establishes performance standards and measurements for work. Delivers on value proposition.
Proficiency in both Polish and English, with the ability to collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders located in the United States and other international locations.
Salary range from 12,000 to 19,000 PLN gross – depending on experience.
Advancement opportunities in an 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: Company contribution to your PPK account up to 4% of compensation depending on seniority.
Hybrid work model.
Educational support.
Skills Required
- Supplier performance monitoring and management
- Strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
- Negotiation tactics and support in supplier negotiations
- Project management: lead projects from initiation to close and manage team members
- Data analysis and selection of appropriate visualizations to support insights
- Stakeholder communication and presentation skills including executive-level reviews
- Risk monitoring and mitigation strategy development
- Proficiency in Polish and English for international collaboration
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across the United States, Europe, and other global locations
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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