Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Leader

01 & 04 Woodward, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Stock contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Holidays (12)

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Vacation/Sick Time

Parental leave

EAP and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. is seeking a procurement professional to lead supplier assessment, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing within a defined category. You will manage supplier portfolios, analyze total costs, and drive value while maintaining quality and delivery performance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross‑functional teams, risk management, and optimizing value across the supply base for the company’s energy control solutions.

Qualifications

• Supplier assessment experience ensuring conformance to category strategies and quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Contract negotiation to secure favorable terms and risk management.
• Strategic sourcing to select suppliers within a category.
• Portfolio management including spend, financial performance, and total supply chain understanding.
• Commercial strategy to reduce total cost while maintaining quality and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Assessment: assess potential suppliers to ensure conformance to category strategies and requirements.
• Contract Management: negotiate favorable terms to ensure security of supply and value.
• Strategic Sourcing: select suppliers that provide direct material while reducing risk.
• Portfolio Management: manage spend portfolio with financial performance.
• Commercial Strategy: analyze total cost structures and reduce procurement risk while keeping quality.

Skills

Collaboration

Negotiation

Problem solving

Communication

Financial acumen

Learning

Strategic thinking

Contract knowledge

Job description

Woodward, Inc. is seeking a procurement professional to lead supplier assessment, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing within a defined category. You will manage supplier portfolios, analyze total costs, and drive value while maintaining quality and delivery performance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross‑functional teams, risk management, and optimizing value across the supply base for the company’s energy control solutions.