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 II or III
LEVEL II
- Estimated annual base pay: $85,000 (minimum) - $110,000 (midpoint) - $136,000 (maximum)
LEVEL III
- Estimated annual base pay: $105,000 (minimum) - $136,000 (midpoint) - $168,000 (maximum)
All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:
- 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
LEVEL II
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.
Successful candidates typically have:
- Manages supplier performance and resolves routine issues with some support.
- Communicates well with suppliers and internal teams, including basic presentations.
- Uses data, negotiation, and project skills to complete assigned work.
LEVEL III
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.
Successful candidates typically have:
- Owns supplier performance and issue resolution for more important or complex suppliers.
- Leads cross-functional work and influences stakeholders, including executives.
- Uses stronger judgment in negotiation, analysis, and risk management to drive better results.
Application window is anticipated to close 7 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.
Skills Required
- Experience managing supplier performance and supplier relationship development
- Negotiation skills and demonstrated use of negotiation tactics
- Project management experience leading projects from initiation to close
- Analytical thinking and data analysis skills, including selecting appropriate visualizations
- Strong communication and presentation skills, including executive-level presentations
- Experience with compliance and risk management related to suppliers
- Ability to resolve supplier issues and lead cross-functional teams
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR/EAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected person)
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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