Indirect Category Manager: Strategy, Insights & Hybrid Work

Woodward Inc.; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 134,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life & accidental insurance

Multisport

Meal vouchers

Performance bonus

Hybrid work

Educational support

PPK contribution

Job summary

Woodward Inc. Niepolomice, Poland is seeking a Category Manager Indirect to lead market research, develop category strategies and manage supplier relationships across multiple sites.

The role focuses on ASL management, budgeting and forecasting, and delivering value through strategic sourcing and cost efficiency within a hybrid work setup in Poland. The ideal candidate will combine strong business acumen with excellent communication to influence stakeholders and drive profitable category

Qualifications

• Business acumen to understand cross-functional relationships.
• Experience with spend analytics and market research.
• Strong communication and influence across audiences.

Responsibilities

• Market analysis and research to identify opportunities and threats.
• Develop and implement category strategies for long-term profitability.
• Manage project pipeline from scope to maturation.
• Manage Approved Supplier List and align suppliers to categories.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial performance.

Skills

Business Acumen

Intelligence Gathering

Executive Presence

Insight Generation

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication & Influence

Polish Proficiency

English Proficiency

Contract Knowledge

Job description

Woodward Inc. Niepolomice, Poland is seeking a Category Manager Indirect to lead market research, develop category strategies and manage supplier relationships across multiple sites.

The role focuses on ASL management, budgeting and forecasting, and delivering value through strategic sourcing and cost efficiency within a hybrid work setup in Poland. The ideal candidate will combine strong business acumen with excellent communication to influence stakeholders and drive profitable category