Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Company Overview

Sleep Number team members are part of a passionate, purpose-driven culture that supports improving the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep.

We are not just focused on our customers, however; being employed by Sleep Number means your personal wellbeing is important, too.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for team members who will bring their unique personalities, backgrounds, and skills to work.

Whether you are entering, returning, or experienced in the workforce, we have a place for you.

In our 35+ years in the industry we have improved over 14 million lives, and we are just getting started. With 5,000+ team members nationwide supporting work disciplines from technology to manufacturing, retail stores to field services technicians, corporate teams to customer service, we are a sleep innovation leader because of our team members.

Now is a great time to join us as we invest further in our people and sleep innovation. #TeamSleepNumber

Position Purpose

The Category Manager is a key leadership role within Sleep Number’s Strategic Sourcing organization. This role manages the overall strategic direction associated within the assigned commodities.

It is responsible for proactively developing sourcing strategies that are aligned with business and program needs and then driving execution of those strategies while ensuring quality, delivery, and cost targets are exceeding expectations.

This role will support the Sourcing Director or Vice President in actively managing and will be responsible for the commercial relationship with suppliers.

Primary Responsibilities :

Develops and executes sourcing strategies.Develops and implements category strategies for various materials.Ensures managed commodities and sub commodities have enough capacity to meet and exceed organizational demand.

Creates commodity roadmaps enabling the achievement of critical business targets.Focuses on future internal requirements, supplier technology road maps, capabilities, capacities, and ultimately supplier selection.

Ensure a competitive sourcing environment leading to continuous improvement.Documents source selection and ensures processes comply with internal procedures and guidelines.

Owns supplier relationships and drives internal category alignment.Establish and manages supplier relationships and negotiates multi-year agreements with strategic partners.

Manages supplier compliance and performance to contract.Lead negotiations with suppliers to ensure the best quality, service, and cost to achieve business objectives.

Support supplier initiatives including annual cost reductions, supplier consolidation, favorable business terms, etc.Develops and implements a communication plan to gain internal support in driving the implementation of commodity strategies while serving as the point of contact for execution and supplier performance.

Demonstrates accountability and knowledge on market dynamics, benchmarks, legislation, and key drivers of assigned commodities.

Aligns with business initiatives and New Product IntroductionsWork directly with internal partners to ensure New Product Introduction aligns with category strategies.

Partner with Product, R&D, Engineering, Materials Management and Operations in development and launch of new products to meet introduction timelines, cost and quality goals, and service level to customers.

Leverage existing technologies to support the sourcing process and identify additional technology needs to augment specific categories where applicable.

Consistently create, present, and implement process improvements within the organization.

Position Requirements :

• Minimum bachelor’s degree. MBA preferred.
• 6+ years of experience of direct materials sourcing experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with increased complexity in materials managed.

Working Conditions (if applicable) :

Must be able to travel internationally & domestically.

EEO Statement

• Sleep Number is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of sex;
• race; color; creed; national origin; religion; age; marital status; pregnancy; physical, mental, communicative or sensory disability;

sexual orientation; gender identity or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Wellbeing

Our company's purpose is to improve the health and wellbeing of society.

Wellbeing is more than a catchphrase - it's a movement that permeates our company and through our team members. We are dedicated to enhancing and supporting the wellbeing of our team members and their families through benefits, programs, and resources across our five wellbeing pillars of emotional, financial, career, community, and physical health, with sleep at the center.

By joining our team, in addition to offering competitive pay programs, we are proud to offer eligible team members an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to medical and pharmacy benefits, dental, life and disability insurance, a matched 401(k) Plan, paid time off, and much more.

Examples of how we invest in your wellbeing :

Sleep - Our 360® smart bed for team members, and discounts on our innovations and sleep solutions for yourself and friends and family throughout the year.

Physical - Wide range of wellbeing resources and services through our medical plans to improve your physical health.

Emotional - Access to mental health resources, caregiving support, paid time off and parental leave to support your emotional wellbeing.

Work for your day flexibility, available for select corporate roles.

Financial - Competitive base and variable pay programs, ability to save for the future through a matched 401(k) plan and financial support to recover from an illness or injury.

Community - Paid time off for volunteering and connections to our communities through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives, and support for charitable causes.

Career - Opportunities for career development and continuous learning, including a tuition reimbursement program.

Safety

Safety is a top priority for Sleep Number supporting customers and team members wellbeing. COVID-19 Precaution(s) are in place consistent with CDC guidelines, U.

S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), and state / local laws.

EEO Statement

Sleep Number is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, marital status, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

It is Sleep Number’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process, consistent with applicable law.

We may require supporting medical or religious documentation where applicable and permissible by law. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, including if you are unable or otherwise limited in your ability to access open roles here.