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G&W Electric Co.

Category Manager

G&W Electric Co.

. Manage supplier strategy, performance, cost-out programs, and inventory levels within an assigned category .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeBolingbrook • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $96,555 - $128,577 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier management, category strategy development, and cost-reduction initiatives while effectively collaborating across global teams to achieve business objectives. Proficient in market analysis and supplier performance improvement to enhance delivery and quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Category ManagementCost-Savings StrategiesMarket AnalysisSupplier Performance ImprovementSupply Chain Management

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Hard Skills
Cost-Benefit AnalysisNegotiationInventory ManagementData AnalysisSupplier Consolidation
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsAnalytical Skills
Tools & Technologies
MS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPoint
Certifications & Qualifications
APICS CertificationISM Certification
Industry Keywords
Supply Chain ManagementManufacturing EnvironmentMake to OrderEngineer to OrderGlobal Sourcing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage supplier strategy, performance, cost-out programs, and inventory levels within an assigned category
  • Collaborate across G&W’s five global locations to align category strategy with business goals
  • Conduct local and global market analysis, market intelligence, and sourcing strategy development
  • Implement and develop worldwide cost-reduction plans
  • Maintain and expand global sourcing opportunities and identify and select competitive suppliers
  • Develop category strategies with three-year plans covering price, performance, and inventory objectives
  • Develop cost-savings approaches including negotiation, quoting, supplier consolidation, long-term agreements/contracts, and other approved strategies
  • Execute approved strategies to achieve annual cost-savings goals
  • Monitor market conditions and recommend changes to cost-savings strategies
  • Develop and execute supplier reduction and consolidation strategies
  • Conduct quarterly business reviews with category suppliers and track progress against goals
  • Facilitate resolution of supplier quality issues and manage the NCR process with the quality team
  • Develop action plans and manage supplier improvements to eliminate quality issues and improve delivery performance
  • Recommend purchasing process changes to improve on-time delivery
  • Provide functional leadership to buyers performing cost/benefit analysis for expedited materials, supplier expedite fees, and freight expenses
  • Recommend purchasing management changes to improve material availability while maintaining customer service and safety-stock requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Previous experience with Information Technology, Human Resources and Capital Equipment categories highly desired
  • Strong computer skills, including MS Word and MS Excel
  • Excellent communication skills and presentation skills; MS PowerPoint
  • Strong analytical skills; ability to identify root cause
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Operation or similar discipline required
  • Previous experience in category or commodity management/supply chain management in a manufacturing setting required
  • Experience in a “make to order” or “engineer to order” manufacturing environment preferred
  • APICS or ISM certification a plus
  • Experience with building presentations for an executive audience a plus
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally from floor to chest
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. occasionally from floor to waist
  • Ability to carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally up to 25 feet

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Quarterly Incentive Pay Program
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Health club membership program and reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(k)
  • Annual Profit Sharing
  • Vacation
  • Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility