Buyer I

Government Contract Buyer / Planner (Level 1)

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 : $58,860 (minimum) - $73,200 (midpoint) - $87,840 (maximum)

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

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a buyer, we have an exciting opportunity for you! The government contract buyer / planner (level 1) creates, reviews and maintains valid plans of material and manages the supply base in order to meet customer demand.

What you will be doing :

• Plans, schedules, and manages orders
• Directs supplier actions to mitigate delays
• Negotiates long-term pricing agreements
• Quotes deliveries for sales requests
• Maintains communication channels with supply chain
• Monitors and maintains inventory levels
• Ensures government compliance
• Selects and awards purchase orders
• Performs price analysis for procurements
• Manages suppliers and resolves material issues

What we are looking for :

Application window is anticipated to close 30 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 EO / AA / M / F / Disabled / Protected Veterans