Director, 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: $169,000(minimum) - $203,000(midpoint) - $237,000(maximum)
• Equity

All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:

• 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

Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a Sourcing Leader, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

What You Will Be Doing

• Strategic Supply Chain Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies that align with the business segment’s goals, ensuring efficient integration of procurement, production, and distribution processes.
• Operational Oversight: Manage daily supply chain operations, including inventory management, logistics, and demand forecasting, to maintain optimal performance and meet service level agreements.
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the supply chain team, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and enhances overall team productivity.
• Supplier and Partner Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and partners, negotiating contracts, ensuring quality standards, and driving initiatives for continuous improvement and cost efficiency.
• Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement: Monitor supply chain performance metrics, analyze data to identify areas for improvement, and implement process enhancements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and support the business segment’s objectives.

What We Are Looking For

• Strategic Planning: Develops and implements long term supply chain strategies that align with the business segment's goals and objectives.
• Supply Chain Management Expertise: Possesses deep knowledge of supply chain processes, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, and distribution.
• Leadership and Team Management: Leads and motivates cross functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve supply chain objectives.
• Financial Acumen: Manages budgets, forecasts financial performance, and ensures cost effective supply chain operations.· Data Analysis and Decision Making: Utilizes data analytics to inform strategic decisions, optimize supply chain performance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Effectively communicates with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring clear understanding and alignment of supply chain initiatives.
• Risk Management: Identifies potential supply chain risks and develops mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity and resilience.
• Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Builds and maintains strong relationships with suppliers, partners, and other key stakeholders to enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluates and enhances supply chain processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
• Technological Proficiency: Leverages advanced supply chain technologies and systems to streamline operations and support strategic objectives.

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).