Strategic Sourcing Manager - Supplier Strategy & Contracts

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave

Life Insurance

Disability benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a procurement professional to manage supplier assessments, negotiate contracts, and oversee strategic sourcing across categories. The role emphasizes collaboration, financial acumen, and risk management to deliver value for the enterprise.

Level I and II responsibilities cover supplier selection, portfolio management, and commercial strategy with an emphasis on cost, quality, and delivery improvements.

Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate across teams and functions.
• Understanding of contract terms and compliance considerations.
• Ability to apply financial and cost analysis to sourcing decisions.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic procurement environment.
• Experience negotiating favorable terms with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Assessment: Assess potential suppliers to ensure compliance with category strategies and meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Contract Management: Negotiate favorable terms to secure supply, manage risk, and deliver mutual value.
• Strategic Sourcing: Select suppliers within a category to achieve strategy alignment and cost benefits.
• Portfolio Management: Oversee spend and ensure total supply chain value.
• Commercial Strategy: Analyze cost structures and reduce procurement risk while maintaining quality.

Skills

Collaboration

Legal Acumen

Financial Acumen

Learning

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Communication and Influence

Information Navigation

Intellectual Curiosity

Value Orientation

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 manage supplier assessments, negotiate contracts, and oversee strategic sourcing across categories. The role emphasizes collaboration, financial acumen, and risk management to deliver value for the enterprise.

Level I and II responsibilities cover supplier selection, portfolio management, and commercial strategy with an emphasis on cost, quality, and delivery improvements.