Woodward’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging CommitmentAt 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 workplaces 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:  $79,440 (minimum) - $93,000 (midpoint) - $119,160 (maximum) All members included in cash bonus opportunity401(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 hireVacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave Paid parental leaveAdoption 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 Sourcing Engineer I we have an exciting opportunity for you.The Strategic Sourcing Engineer works in partnership with the Category Managers to assess future needs to develop a comprehensive category project plan. This plan will drive supplier engagement and discovery needs.

What You Will Be Doing Demonstrates a knowledge of specific Category and processes to use in leading the team in creating a qualified ASL based on aligned standards.Leads extended Category teams to identify and mitigate supplier capability / capacity / system gaps determined through supplier assessment, standard evaluation activities and ongoing category growth needs.Lead Supplier discovery activities to support category needs and to find new more efficient technologies for producing product.Lead Global Sourcing supplier assessment process activities to evaluate whether a potential new supplier meets Woodward requirements for both technical, process and quality related capability.Proactive approach to new technologies/ideas that are being developed. Support and lead implementation activities for new technology.

What We Are Looking For US – bachelor’s degree in arts/sciences (BA/BS) 4-year degree in technical field required.US – master’s degree in arts/sciences (MA/MS) Business or technical field preferred.5+ years’ experience within category preferred.Black Belt Certification Required or achieved in the 1st year of employment required.Other Professional Certifications Professional certifications preferred, (i.e. ASQ, SAE, AWS, SME, CWE, CWI, etc.) preferred.Travel is required.Written and Verbal Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, customers and suppliers.Data Analysis Skills:  Ability to drive logical solutions in the lack of clear data in addition to analysis from raw data setsInterpersonal Skills:  Ability to adapt style to be appropriate to multiple levels of stakeholders within a learning culture

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). Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans