Strategic Sourcing Manager: Supplier & Cost Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Annual stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Flexible Spending

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Woodward is seeking procurement professionals to manage supplier assessments, contracts, and strategic sourcing within a robust rewards program. Level I and II roles focus on delivering value through effective portfolio management and commercial strategies.

Base pay ranges from 72k to 115k with a comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus eligibility, and a strong 401(k) and stock contribution program. This position aligns with our energy control solutions focus and offers ongoing development

Qualifications

• Procurement professionals with supplier assessment and contract management capabilities.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and portfolio management within a category strategy.
• Strong cost, quality, and delivery optimization mindset.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Assessment: Assess potential suppliers to ensure they conform to category, supply chain, and product strategies and meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Contract Management: Negotiate favorable terms to ensure security of supply, commercial appropriateness, and risk management.
• Strategic Sourcing: Select suppliers to provide direct material within a given category while reducing risk and improving value.
• Portfolio Management: Manage spend portfolios, understand total supply chain costs, and plan for every part.
• Commercial Strategy: Analyze total cost structures and implement strategies to reduce procurement risk while maintaining quality and delivery.

Skills

Collaboration

Legal Acumen

Financial Acumen

Learning

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Communication and Influence

Information Navigation

Intellectual Curiosity

Value Orientation

Collaboration (Level II)

Legal Acumen (Level II)

Financial Acumen (Level II)

Learning (Level II)

Negotiation (Level II)

Problem Solving (Level II)

Communication and Influence (Level II)

Information Navigation (Level II)

Intellectual Curiosity (Level II)

Value Orientation (Level II)

Job description

Woodward is seeking procurement professionals to manage supplier assessments, contracts, and strategic sourcing within a robust rewards program. Level I and II roles focus on delivering value through effective portfolio management and commercial strategies.

Base pay ranges from 72k to 115k with a comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus eligibility, and a strong 401(k) and stock contribution program. This position aligns with our energy control solutions focus and offers ongoing development