Strategic Category Manager: Market & Supplier Strategy

Woodward FST; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Life insurance

Referral bonus

Flexible spending

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a Category Manager to drive market analysis, develop category strategies, and manage supplier relationships across multiple sites. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and improving profitability while aligning with stakeholders' needs.

Responsibilities include project maturation, ASL management, and data-driven decision making to position the supply base for future needs.

Qualifications

• Market analysis and category strategy development experience.
• Experience leading supplier lists and cross-site supplier alignment.
• Strong financial planning and profitability focus.

Responsibilities

• Market Analysis and Research: conduct market research and analyze trends.
• Category Strategy Development: optimize performance and profitability long term.
• Project generation, scope definition and maturation for strategy.
• ASL Management: manage approved supplier list across sites.
• Financial Management: oversee budgeting, forecasting and profitability.

Skills

Market research

Strategy development

Project management

Supplier management

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Influence

Value orientation

Tools

ASL management

Budgeting

Job description

Woodward is seeking a Category Manager to drive market analysis, develop category strategies, and manage supplier relationships across multiple sites. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and improving profitability while aligning with stakeholders' needs.

Responsibilities include project maturation, ASL management, and data-driven decision making to position the supply base for future needs.