Strategic Sourcing Leader - Growth & Supply Chain

Woodward Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation/Sick Time/Disability/Bereav.

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Woodward Inc. is seeking a highly strategic sourcing leader to translate enterprise priorities into category strategies that improve profitability, resilience, and growth.

This role requires deep P&L acumen and the ability to connect customer/value with supplier delivery. The successful candidate will drive sourcing playbooks, build teams, and collaborate with finance, manufacturing, engineering, and other functions to create value beyond traditional procurement.

Qualifications

• Senior-level sourcing leadership with P&L acumen.
• Experience supporting M&A, divestitures or business transformations.
• Ability to translate enterprise priorities into sourcing playbooks 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

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Technology proficiency

Industry knowledge

Financial acumen

Risk management

Strategic supply planning

Job description

Woodward Inc. is seeking a highly strategic sourcing leader to translate enterprise priorities into category strategies that improve profitability, resilience, and growth.

This role requires deep P&L acumen and the ability to connect customer/value with supplier delivery. The successful candidate will drive sourcing playbooks, build teams, and collaborate with finance, manufacturing, engineering, and other functions to create value beyond traditional procurement.