Senior Category Manager

Sleep Number Corporation

. Create, own, and maintain long-term and short-term supply category strategies grounded in detailed market and supplier data analysis .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $93,900 - $125,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, with a strong focus on developing and implementing category strategies, supplier management, and cost reduction initiatives. Proven ability to influence business strategy and collaborate effectively across multifunctional teams.

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Procurement ManagementSupply Chain OptimizationSupplier ManagementCost Reduction StrategiesCertified Professional in Supply Management

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Hard Skills

Market AnalysisSupplier Capability AssessmentCost ModelingCategory Strategy DevelopmentRisk Mitigation Strategies

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Negotiation SkillsInterdisciplinary CollaborationAdaptabilityResults-Oriented

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Professional in Supply ManagementCertified Purchasing Manager

Industry Keywords

Bedding Category KnowledgeSupply Network OptimizationCross-Functional CollaborationProcess ImprovementCategory Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, own, and maintain long-term and short-term supply category strategies grounded in detailed market and supplier data analysis
Develop new key suppliers based on capability assessments and Sleep Number needs
Influence the business and translate business strategy from a supply chain and procurement perspective
Ensure implementation of key projects impacting category strategy is completed successfully
Drive total cost of ownership reductions, including supply network optimization across Tier 2 and 3 suppliers, cost models, and category and supplier strategies
Identify opportunities for efficiencies, process improvements, cost reductions, and new business within categories and technologies
Advise business units on developing and leveraging supplier capabilities
Identify and elevate category risks and lead multifunctional teams in actionable risk mitigation strategies
Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Product, and Supply Chain stakeholders on cost reduction strategies and network optimization
Deliver total cost of ownership reductions and supplier quality and on-time delivery performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
10+ years combined experience within Procurement, Supply Chain management, technical experience in related category, and/or related buy/sell experience such as legal and sales
Experience with business process knowledge and supplier management, as related to Procurement and Category Management
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or similar certification desirable
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive communication
Excellent interdisciplinary, intercultural, and networking skills
Extensive knowledge of bedding category and products, including knowledge of markets by regions
Strong influence and negotiating skills
Ability to remain flexible, adjust to new demands, and respond with a sense of urgency
Ability to work well in a cross-functional, matrix management environment with a highly collaborative, team-oriented approach to problem solving
Organized and efficient, results-oriented, and able to move forward without complete information; comfortable working in ambiguity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Pharmacy insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Additional resources promoting emotional, financial, career, community, and physical wellbeing