Procurement Manager overseeing IT/OT systems and supplier contracts for DSL - 01 SAF project in Amsterdam. Collaborating with cross - functional teams to ensure timely and budget - friendly procurement.
About the role
- Strategic Sourcing Engineer at Woodward developing effective supply chain strategies and managing supplier relationships. Responsibilities include sourcing, compliance, and supplier lifecycle management.
Responsibilities
- Develop and support supply chain and sourcing strategies to improve profitability and efficiency.
- Act as a technical specialist within assigned product categories and lead creation of an Approved Supplier List (ASL).
- Discover and evaluate new suppliers and technologies to meet category needs and address capability/capacity gaps.
- Define and drive source selection decisions in alignment with global strategies.
- Manage the supplier’s lifecycle from discovery through onboarding and ensure compliance with quality and product specifications.
- Support production readiness for new product launches and part transitions while executing cost reductions through VAVE.
- Drive supplier improvement activities using Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Deploy and utilize quality tools like 8D, PFMEA, SPC, and Gage R&R to ensure supplier compliance and resolve quality issues.
- Verify and oversee supplier APQP processes, proactively minimizing launch issues.
- Lead development plans with suppliers, mentoring SQEs, SDEs, and CQEs on complex problems.
Requirements
- Level I: a bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field
- Level I: 5+ years of relevant experience
- Level II: a bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field
- Level II: 10+ years of relevant experience
- Expertise in manufacturing and quality processes (category-specific)
- Strong communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Advanced data analysis and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing and Root Cause Analysis.
- Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and related quality tools.
- Familiarity with AS9100, ISO-9001, and other relevant standards (TS-16949, NADCAP, AS13100).
- Cultural awareness and ability to adapt across global teams.
- Strong facilitation, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in business analytics tools (e.g., Power BI).
Benefits
- 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
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