Strategic Category Manager – Sourcing & Growth

01 & 04 Woodward, Inc.; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical/Dental/ Vision insurance

Parental leave

Life/AD&D

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a category management professional to conduct market research, develop long-term strategies, and optimize profitability across multiple sites. You will manage supplier relationships and coordinate budgeting for strategic categories.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership to drive value in energy control solutions. This position offers wide exposure and opportunities to impact company-wide sourcing decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in market analysis and category management.
• Ability to develop long-term category strategies and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify opportunities and threats within the category.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize category performance and profitability.
• Forecast and manage budgets for assigned categories across multiple sites.
• Oversee supplier lists and align suppliers with strategic categories.

Skills

Market analysis

Category strategy

Project management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Influence

Business acumen

Data insight

Problem solving

Job description

Woodward is seeking a category management professional to conduct market research, develop long-term strategies, and optimize profitability across multiple sites. You will manage supplier relationships and coordinate budgeting for strategic categories.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership to drive value in energy control solutions. This position offers wide exposure and opportunities to impact company-wide sourcing decisions.