Raw Materials Supplier Relationship Manager SRM; Level II and III

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: $85,000(minimum) - $110,000(midpoint) - $136,000(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
• 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

Woodward’s Aerospace Division in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking 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.

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…