Strategic Sourcing Leader

Woodward HRT/MPC; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonus

401(k) match 4.5%

Stock contribution 5%

Tuition reimbursement

12 paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Vacation and PTO

Parental leave

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Referral bonus

Flexible Spending

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a procurement professional in Illinois to lead supplier assessment, contract management, and strategic sourcing for direct materials. You will drive category strategy and supplier selection to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery.

You will manage the portfolio of spend, analyze total cost structures, and implement strategies to optimize value while maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

• Collaboration across teams and stakeholders is essential.
• Legal acumen is needed to support contract processes.
• Financial acumen helps assess cost and value.
• Continual learning and adaptability are valued.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Assessment: assess potential suppliers against strategy and quality, cost, and delivery.
• Contract Management: negotiate favorable terms and risk management.
• Strategic Sourcing: select suppliers aligning to category strategy and value.
• Portfolio Management: manage spend and understand total supply chain.
• Commercial Strategy: analyze total costs to reduce risk while maintaining value.

Skills

Collaboration

Legal Acumen

Financial Acumen

Learning

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Communication and Influence

Information Navigation

Intellectual Curiosity

Value Orientation

Job description

Woodward is seeking a procurement professional in Illinois to lead supplier assessment, contract management, and strategic sourcing for direct materials. You will drive category strategy and supplier selection to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery.

You will manage the portfolio of spend, analyze total cost structures, and implement strategies to optimize value while maintaining high standards.