Senior Strategic Sourcing Leader

Woodward FST; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Training/Professional development

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Vacation/Sick time & leave benefits

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Woodward seeks a highly strategic sourcing leader in Michigan to translate enterprise priorities into category strategies, improve profitability, and drive growth. You will collaborate with finance, manufacturing, engineering, and operations to shape decisions and build high-performing teams.

The role requires deep category leadership, P&L understanding, and experience supporting corporate transformations. Expect strong supplier partnerships, risk management, and a drive for operational

Qualifications

• Proven ability to translate business priorities into long-term sourcing strategies.
• Experience leading supplier relationships and performance improvements.
• Ability to collaborate across finance, manufacturing, and engineering to create value.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain and sourcing strategies aligned with company goals.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships focused on quality, delivery, and cost.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless supply chain integration.
• Identify and mitigate risks using lean problem-solving methods.
• Lead, mentor, and develop sourcing teams and partnerships.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Operational Excellence

Leadership

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Communication

Technology Proficiency

Industry Knowledge

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Financial Acumen

Risk Management

Job description

Woodward seeks a highly strategic sourcing leader in Michigan to translate enterprise priorities into category strategies, improve profitability, and drive growth. You will collaborate with finance, manufacturing, engineering, and operations to shape decisions and build high-performing teams.

The role requires deep category leadership, P&L understanding, and experience supporting corporate transformations. Expect strong supplier partnerships, risk management, and a drive for operational