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Buyer

at WOODWARD MPC INC in Niles, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Woodward's Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment
At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential. We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey. Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.

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: $55,000(minimum) - $68,800(midpoint) - $82,600(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

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a Senior 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...

4-year degree or equivalent experience required

Previous buying, material planning and/or production planning experience in a Government Contract environment, if no degree

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce. ITAR defines a U.S. person as U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans

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Job Posting: 11782288

Posted On: Mar 26, 2024

Updated On: Apr 25, 2024

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