Sr. Manager, Sourcing

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 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: $133,000 (minimum) - $166,000 (midpoint) - $200,000 (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.
• 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

We are seeking a highly strategic sourcing leader who can translate enterprise and business priorities into short- and long-term category strategies that improve profitability, resilience, and growth. This role requires strong P&L acumen and the ability to connect what customers and markets value with what the supply base can competitively deliver. This sourcing leader will drive shaping sourcing decisions that influence how Woodward designs, makes, and sells its products. The successful candidate will bring deep category leadership and operational credibility, along with experience supporting M&A, divestitures, joint ventures, or other business transformations. They will build and execute practical sourcing playbooks, develop high-performing teams and supplier partnerships, and collaborate across commercial, operations, manufacturing, engineering, and finance to create value beyond traditional procurement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Supply Chain Planning: Develop and execute supply chain and sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals, ensuring alignment with the company's overall objectives.
• Supplier Management: Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure collaboration and performance focused on quality, reliability, and timely delivery of materials and services.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with members and leaders at all levels across multiple functions such as finance, manufacturing, and engineering to ensure seamless supply chain integration and alignment.
• Risk Management and Problem Resolution: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while resolving complex or high-impact issues to maintain operational continuity. Establish short and long-term countermeasures utilizing lean problem-solving tools and methodologies.
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and manage members and leaders, fostering a culture of high performance and professional growth.

Key Skills:

• Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to develop and implement long-term supply chain and sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals and objectives.
• Operational Excellence: Advanced in developing and optimizing supply chain processes including procurement, logistics, inventory, and demand planning.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate the supply chain team, fostering a collaborative environment and driving performance towards meeting organizational objectives.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: The ability to interpret data and analytics to inform decisions, identify trends, validate assumptions, and improve supply chain processes.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills are necessary to coordinate effectively with members, suppliers, and other stakeholders, ensuring clear and concise information flow through transparency grounded in our core values.
• Technology Proficiency: Proficiency with supply chain software, systems, and tools is essential for optimizing processes, enhancing visibility, and driving automation within the supply chain.
• Industry Knowledge: Broad knowledge of industry trends, market dynamics, and best practices to maintain a competitive edge and innovate within the supply chain function.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead effectively across departments or teams within an organization to achieve shared goals while breaking down silos, fostering innovation, and ensuring alignment between diverse perspectives and expertise.
• Financial Acumen: A deep understanding of financial principles to manage budgets, control costs, and drive profitability within the supply chain.
• Risk Management: The ability to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks within the supply chain to ensure operational continuity and resilience.

Application window is anticipated to close 7 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 and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.