Sr. Manager, Sourcing

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Estimated annual base pay : $133,000 (minimum) - $166,000 (midpoint) - $200,000 (maximum) All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. 401(k) match (4.5%) Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%) Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members 12 paid holidays. Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave. Paid parental leave. Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits. Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life Member referral bonus Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Voluntary benefits, including: o Home / Auto Insurance discounts o Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave We are seeking a highly strategic sourcing leader who can translate enterprise and business priorities into short- and long-term category strategies that improve profitability, resilience, and growth. This role requires strong P&L acumen and the ability to connect what customers and markets value with what the supply base can competitively deliver. This sourcing leader will drive shaping sourcing decisions that influence how Woodward designs, makes, and sells its products. The successful candidate will bring deep category leadership and operational credibility, along with experience supporting M&A, divestitures, joint ventures, or other business transformations. They will build and execute practical sourcing playbooks, develop high-performing teams and supplier partnerships, and collaborate across commercial, operations, manufacturing, engineering, and finance to create value beyond traditional procurement. Key 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. Key Skills: Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to develop and implement long-term supply chain and sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals and objectives. Operational Excellence: Advanced in developing and optimizing supply chain processes including proc…

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