Strategic Sourcing Manager

Woodward HRT/MPC; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 136,000; 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

Paid parental leave

Life & AD&D insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Woodward HRT/MPC is seeking a procurement professional in Colorado to assess suppliers, negotiate terms, and manage category spend. You will drive strategic sourcing initiatives, vendor selection, and cost-reduction strategies across direct material categories.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, financial acumen, and strong contract and risk management. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies the position.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier assessment and contract management.
• Strong sourcing and portfolio management capabilities.
• Ability to analyze total cost structures and mitigate procurement risk.
• Excellent collaboration, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess potential suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery requirements.
• Negotiate terms to secure supply and favorable value.
• Select suppliers to align with category strategy and reduce risk.
• Manage spend portfolio and total cost for a category.
• Analyze total cost structures and implement risk-reducing strategies.

Skills

Supplier assessment

Contract negotiations

Strategic sourcing

Portfolio management

Commercial strategy

Collaboration

Legal acumen

Financial acumen

Learning

Negotiation

Problem solving

Communication & influence

Information navigation

Intellectual curiosity

Value orientation

Job description

Woodward HRT/MPC is seeking a procurement professional in Colorado to assess suppliers, negotiate terms, and manage category spend. You will drive strategic sourcing initiatives, vendor selection, and cost-reduction strategies across direct material categories.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, financial acumen, and strong contract and risk management. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies the position.