Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Lead

01 & 04 Woodward, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement & professional/​

Development opportunities

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation / Sick Time / Short Term/Bere

evement leave

Paid parental leave

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Life & AD&D / LT Disability

Referral bonus

Spouse / Child benefits

Flexible Spending

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. is seeking a procurement professional to drive supplier assessments, negotiate favorable terms, and manage category strategies. You’ll optimize direct material sourcing while balancing cost, quality, and delivery across the portfolio.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, risk management, and collaboration with internal teams to deliver value. This position is based in Colorado and offers a comprehensive total rewards package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork to meet supply chain goals.
• Contract due diligence and negotiating favorable terms with suppliers.
• Financial framing of costs, revenues and analytics for decision making.
• Active learning mindset and continuous improvement across categories.
• Negotiation strategies to optimize deals while preserving quality and supply.
• Systematic problem solving to deliver effective, value-driven outcomes.
• Clear communication to influence decisions across stakeholders.
• Ability to distill information from multiple sources for stakeholders.
• Curiosity to craft innovative procurement solutions and drive value.
• Managing projects with measurable standards and value delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assess potential suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Negotiate terms to ensure secure, advantageous supply arrangements.
• Select suppliers to support category strategies and reduce risk.
• Manage spend portfolio and align with total cost strategies for value.
• Analyze total cost structures and minimize procurement risk while maintaining quality.

Skills

Collaboration

Legal Acumen

Financial Acumen

Learning

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Communication & Influence

Information Navigation

Intellectual Curiosity

Value Orientation

Job description

Woodward, Inc. is seeking a procurement professional to drive supplier assessments, negotiate favorable terms, and manage category strategies. You’ll optimize direct material sourcing while balancing cost, quality, and delivery across the portfolio.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, risk management, and collaboration with internal teams to deliver value. This position is based in Colorado and offers a comprehensive total rewards package and growth opportunities.