About this Buyer (f/m) role at Woodward
WHT YOU WILL DO:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply, on-time delivery, and consistent product quality.
- Prepare and process purchase orders accurately and on time, ensuring all required approvals are obtained.
- Monitor inventory levels, identify purchasing needs, and help prevent stock shortages or excess inventory.
- Support cost analysis and negotiate prices and terms with suppliers to achieve cost-effective purchasing solutions.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, supplier information, purchase orders, and transactions in the company’s procurement system.
- Coordinate with ERP, operations, and logistics teams to support the flow of materials through the manufacturing process into finished products.
- Identify supply chain issues and implement effective solutions to maintain smooth and efficient operations.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Negotiate favorable prices and terms with suppliers to ensure the best value for the company.
- Analyze market trends, pricing data, inventory levels, and supplier performance to support informed purchasing decisions.
- Communicate effectively with suppliers, internal teams, and stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of requirements and expectations.
- Manage purchase orders, contracts, supplier data, and inventory records with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support a reliable supply chain and secure favorable terms.
- Prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines and business objectives.
- Identify supply chain issues and implement practical solutions to maintain smooth operations.
- Use procurement, ERP, inventory management, and operations management software to streamline purchasing processes.
- Understand supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing processes, including the flow of materials into finished products.
- Develop and monitor inventory controls, including stock limits and replenishment requirements.
- English and Polish skills required.
- Nice to have: APICS - courses in the field of inventory management.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:
- Salary range from 7000 to 11 300 PLN gross – depending on experience
- Advancement opportunities in international team
- A total rewards package, that includes: private health insurance, life & accidental insurance
- Multisport package
- Meal Vouchers
- Company performance bonus program
- Work-life balance
- PPK: Woodward offers payment to your PPK account up to 4% of your compensation depending on seniority
- Educational support