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Supplier Relationship Manager II (Raw Materials)

Woodward's Aerospace Division in Fort Collins, Colorado isseeking an experienced and dynamic Supplier Relationship Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing supplier performance, fostering strong relationships with key suppliers, and driving strategic sourcing initiatives to align with organizational objectives.

Estimated annual base pay: $85,000. Min -$ 110,000 Mid - $136,000 Max

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:
• Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• 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.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Have:

• Supply Chain Degree, similar Business related degree, or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of supply chain, or related experience with metals, machining and raw materials related commodities
• Experience in driving supply chain and supplier projects and key initiatives
• Ability to build strong relationships with peers and partnerships with external stakeholders leveraging positive negotiation skills to drive cross-functional continuous projects
• Ability to handle many conflicting priorities while being flexible, enthusiastic self-starter
• Proficient in Excel, Project Management, and experience in supply chain analysis facilitating supply chain projects direction and overall success

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.