Strategic Sourcing Engineer — Global Impact & Growth

Woodward Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 186.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) match

Annual stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave

Zusammenfassung

Woodward Inc. is seeking a supplier-focused professional to develop and support supply chain strategies, lead ASL creation, and manage supplier lifecycle from discovery to onboarding. The role emphasizes cost reductions through VAVE and Lean Six Sigma while ensuring quality using PFMEA, SPC, 8D, and related tools.

The position requires leading complex supplier programs, supporting product roadmaps, and collaborating with global teams to meet category needs and supply readiness.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is required.
• Experience in supplier management, quality tools, and Lean/Six Sigma is preferred.
• Ability to work across global teams and manage complex supplier relationships.

Aufgaben

• Develop and support supply chain and sourcing strategies to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Lead creation of an Approved Supplier List (ASL) and manage supplier lifecycle from discovery to onboarding.
• Drive cost reductions through VAVE and implement Lean/Six Sigma improvements.
• Ensure supplier quality with tools like 8D, PFMEA, SPC, and Gage R&R; support APQP processes.

Kenntnisse

Manufacturing processes

Quality processes

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

APQP/PPAP/FMEA

AS9100/ISO 9001

Power BI

Data analysis

Cross-functional communication

Global team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Power BI

Business Objects

Jobbeschreibung

Woodward Inc. is seeking a supplier-focused professional to develop and support supply chain strategies, lead ASL creation, and manage supplier lifecycle from discovery to onboarding. The role emphasizes cost reductions through VAVE and Lean Six Sigma while ensuring quality using PFMEA, SPC, 8D, and related tools.

The position requires leading complex supplier programs, supporting product roadmaps, and collaborating with global teams to meet category needs and supply readiness.