Strategic Sourcing Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%

Tuition reimbursement and Training/PD

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation/Sick/Disability/Bereavement

Paid parental leave

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance/AD&D

Referral bonus

Flexible Spending: Healthcare and Dep.

Voluntary benefits: Home/Auto, Other

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a procurement professional to drive supplier assessment, contract management, and strategic sourcing for key categories in Rockford, IL. The role involves managing supplier portfolios, reducing total costs, and ensuring supply chain reliability.

The position emphasizes collaboration, negotiation, and data-driven decision-making to deliver value to the business. It offers extensive total rewards and career development opportunities within Woodward.

Qualifications

• Experience evaluating suppliers against category strategies and quality requirements.
• Ability to negotiate terms, manage risk, and drive value for both parties.
• Understanding of total cost structures and procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Assessment: assess potential suppliers for conformance to category, supply chain, and product strategies.
• Contract Management: negotiate favorable terms and conditions to secure supply and mitigate risk.
• Strategic Sourcing: select suppliers to provide direct material within a category.
• Portfolio Management: manage spend across a category and understand total supply chain.
• Commercial Strategy: analyze costs and implement strategies to reduce procurement 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 to drive supplier assessment, contract management, and strategic sourcing for key categories in Rockford, IL. The role involves managing supplier portfolios, reducing total costs, and ensuring supply chain reliability.

The position emphasizes collaboration, negotiation, and data-driven decision-making to deliver value to the business. It offers extensive total rewards and career development opportunities within Woodward.