Strategic Sourcing Leader: Drive Growth & Profitability

Woodward Inc.; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

12 paid holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a highly strategic sourcing leader who can translate enterprise priorities into short- and long-term category strategies that improve profitability, resilience, and growth. This role requires strong P&L acumen and the ability to connect what customers and markets value with what the supply base can competitively deliver.

The successful candidate will build and execute practical sourcing playbooks, develop high-performing teams and supplier partnerships, and collaborate across

Qualifications

• Strategic sourcing leadership with P&L acumen.
• Ability to align supply base with customer/market value.
• Experience driving category strategies and supplier partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Supply Chain Planning: Develop and execute supply chain and sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals, ensuring alignment with the company's overall objectives.
• Supplier Management: Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure collaboration and performance focused on quality, reliability, and timely delivery of materials and services.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with members and leaders at all levels across multiple functions such as finance, manufacturing, and engineering to ensure seamless supply chain integration and alignment.
• Risk Management and Problem Resolution: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while resolving complex or high-impact issues to maintain operational continuity. Establish short and long-term countermeasures utilizing lean problem-solving tools and methodologies.
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and manage members and leaders, fostering a culture of high performance and professional growth.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Operational Excellence

Leadership

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Communication

Technology Proficiency

Industry Knowledge

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Financial Acumen

Risk Management

Job description

Woodward is seeking a highly strategic sourcing leader who can translate enterprise priorities into short- and long-term category strategies that improve profitability, resilience, and growth. This role requires strong P&L acumen and the ability to connect what customers and markets value with what the supply base can competitively deliver.

The successful candidate will build and execute practical sourcing playbooks, develop high-performing teams and supplier partnerships, and collaborate across