Indirect Category Manager - Strategy & Suppliers (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life & accident insurance

Multisport package

Meal vouchers

Company performance bonus program

Work-life balance, semi-flexible hours

PPK contributions (up to 4% of comp.)

Educational support

Job summary

Woodward Inc. in Poland is seeking a Category Manager to lead market analysis, strategy development, and supplier alignment across multi-site operations. You will oversee project pipelines, ASL management, and financial performance to drive category profitability.

Key requirements include strong business acumen, stakeholder management, and fluency in Polish and English. The role offers a hybrid work model with advancement opportunities in a global team and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Understands the complex relationships between all functions of the business and wider economic context.
• Uses spend analytics and market research to guide category strategy.
• Able to influence others through communication and leadership.
• Forms valuable insights based on data, knowledge or research.
• Project management or leadership experience is required.
• Stakeholder management skills are essential.
• Demonstrates strategic thinking and a value-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence across audiences.
• Shows intellectual curiosity and willingness to challenge assumptions.
• Establishes performance standards and delivers on value propositions.
• Fluent Polish and English communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Market Analysis and Research: Conduct market research and analyze trends to identify opportunities and threats within the category.
• Category Strategy Development: Develop and implement strategies to optimize performance and profitability of assigned categories for the long term.
• Project generation, scope definition and maturation: Manage project pipeline to mature projects supporting category strategy, product margin, and lifecycle.
• ASL Management: Manage approved supplier list and align suppliers into strategic categories across sites.
• Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance for assigned categories.

Skills

Business Acumen

Intelligence Gathering

Executive Presence

Insight Generation

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication and Influence

Intellectual Curiosity

Value Orientation

Polish & English proficiency

Job description

Woodward Inc. in Poland is seeking a Category Manager to lead market analysis, strategy development, and supplier alignment across multi-site operations. You will oversee project pipelines, ASL management, and financial performance to drive category profitability.

Key requirements include strong business acumen, stakeholder management, and fluency in Polish and English. The role offers a hybrid work model with advancement opportunities in a global team and a competitive benefits package.