Strategic Sourcing Manager — Supplier Strategy & Value

Woodward HRT/MPC; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Life insurance

EAP

Referral bonus

Flexible spending

Job summary

Woodward is seeking procurement professionals in Illinois to manage supplier assessment, contract terms, and strategic sourcing. Level II/III roles offer robust pay bands and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include supplier evaluation, contract negotiations, portfolio management, and strategic cost-reduction. All levels provide annual bonus, 401(k), stock contributions, tuition reimbursement, and extensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Supplier assessment to conform to category strategies and meet quality, cost and delivery requirements.
• Contract terms negotiation for security of supply and value.
• Strategic sourcing to select compliant suppliers and reduce risk.
• Portfolio management of spend within a category with total cost awareness.
• Commercial strategy to reduce procurement risk while maintaining quality and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Assessment: assess suppliers for conformance to strategies and requirements.
• Contract Management: negotiate favorable terms ensuring security of supply and value.
• Strategic Sourcing: select suppliers that meet category strategy and cost targets.
• Portfolio Management: manage spend portfolio and understand total supply chain.
• Commercial Strategy: analyze cost structures to minimize risk and maximize value.

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 procurement professionals in Illinois to manage supplier assessment, contract terms, and strategic sourcing. Level II/III roles offer robust pay bands and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include supplier evaluation, contract negotiations, portfolio management, and strategic cost-reduction. All levels provide annual bonus, 401(k), stock contributions, tuition reimbursement, and extensive health benefits.