Woodward is a multinational company with leading edge technology, headquartered in Fort Collins, CO. We are an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of energy control and optimization solutions for commercial and military aircraft, industrial gas turbines, reciprocating engines, and electrical power system equipment. Global customers in the aerospace, power and process industries, and transportation markets rely on Woodward technology to make their equipment more efficient and reliable minimizing environmental impact.

In our facility in Niepołomice we are desigining, manufacturing and testing gas turbine valves and associated fuel control products.

The Purchasing Supplier Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, and managing the supply base to meet Quality, Delivery, Responsiveness, and Cost metrics for the COE. This role is responsible to align those tactics and strategies based on Commodity Strategy and site needs.

Join our Purchasing team as a Purchasing Supplier Manager:

Purchasing Supplier Manager

Miasto: Niepołomice

Ref.: 1701108

DUTIES:

Manage supplier performance in key metrics areas including, but not limited to Quality, Delivery, Responsiveness, Cost (QDRC) and inventory
Facilitates periodic performance reviews with key suppliers to review performance, establish corrective action plans, and ensure implementation of those action plans.
Drives systemic changes within the supply base and initiates actions to improve value to Woodward
Support the global organisation in negotiations with suppliers
Ensures compliance with requirements in any contractual agreement (Long Term Agreements, Supply Agreements, etc.)
Contributes to the development of commodity sourcing strategies
Manage sourcing process for indirect material & services locally
Supports Engineering change (E/C) activities with supply base, including tracking upcoming E/Cs, ordering and processing supplier PPAPs and managing issues with suppliers
Drives and manages supply base to ensure compliance with purchased parts inventory objectives Works proactively to ensure supply base is compliant with all Woodward quality systems, continuous improvement, purchasing systems and processes and any other requirements
Travels to assigned suppliers as necessary (domestic and international)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s degree in Materials and Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business or Engineering.
Minimum 3 years of experience in Sourcing in multiple procurement categories include indirect (preferred electronics)
Technical competence in manufacturing processes in one or more commodity would be an advantage
Solid knowledge of problem solving, PPAP Process, including FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, and capability studies, and deliver these elements to suppliers when needed Ability to facilitate and lead Green Belt tools, Six Sigma and continuous improvement activities would be an advantage
Builds and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders as well as across domestic and international functions and organizations.
Effective communications with executives (internally and externally)
Demonstrated ability to work with materials management team mates (buyers, planners, etc.)
Strong use of electronic tools including MS-Office programs, MRP/ERP system
Builds and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders as well as across domestic and international functions

WE OFFER:

Stable employment within a growing and dynamic team
Advancement opportunities in international team
Competitive base pay
A total rewards package, that includes: private health insurance, life & accidental insurance, foreign languages courses, Multisport package
Company performance bonus program
Work-life balance, semi-flexible working time
Employee – friendly renumeration structrure based on creative works (available for selected positions)

Woodward offers competitive pay, a total rewards package, opportunity for advancement, training and development. For more information, visit our website at www.woodward.com
Qualified candidates may send a resume via www.woodward.com

Woodward Poland Sp. z o.o.,
Attention: Cyryl Boryczko
ul. Skarbowa 32 32-005 Niepołomice

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