Woodward’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential.  We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey.  Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.

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: $137,600.00 (minimum) - $172,000.00 (midpoint) - $206,400.00 (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, including floating 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:  

Home / Auto Insurance discounts 

Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Are you ready to make your mark?  If you’re a Strategic Supply Chain Manager, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

This position provides leadership, establishes direction, and sets priorities for Global Supplier Managers and/or Purchasing Supplier Managers within a COE Supply Chain. Overall objectives include providing leadership and execution for Sourcing and Supplier strategies, establishing Supplier Contract targets and executing to the contract plans, as well as meeting plant-specific supply base performance goals. This position is integral to achieving company QDRC goals. 

What you will be doing…

Manages COE Supplier Managers and/or Global Supplier Managers

Represents supply base performance on COE Supply Chain leadership team

Participates in sub-commodity strategies

Leads supplier relationship management responsibilities

Drives continuous improvement in quality, delivery, cost, and lead-time performance

Ensures conformance with Global Supply Chain standards and Company policies

Represents COE Supply Chain in audits

Coordinates with COE Buyer, Planners, and Master Schedulers

Develops contract plans with Global Commodities Teams

Interfaces with PLC process for supplier selection

What we are looking for…

Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Business or Engineering required

10+ years’ experience in combined areas of sourcing and/or commodity management required

5+ years Leadership work (direct or indirect leadership) within Supply Chain organization required

5+ years Contractual work experience in Defense with FAR and DFAR compliance knowledge (where required based on site’s customer base)

Ability to demonstrate both written and verbal communication skills, to support understanding and to influence appropriate action at all levels of the organization and with key internal and external stakeholders

Solid understanding of organizational structure ensuring engagement and active support of all functions within the business system as necessary to achieve goals related to the Global Supply Chain organization

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). 

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans 

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