Company Overview
Sleep Number is a sleep wellness technology leader. For nearly four decades, we have placed sleep at the center of wellbeing, improving over 15 million lives with our Sleep Number smart beds. We are guided by our purpose – to improve the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep. This is exemplified through our 4,000+ mission-driven team members who passionately innovate to drive value creation through our vertically integrated business model, owning the process from start to finish, including selling in our over 650 stores nationwide.
Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, sharing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and skills with Sleep Number every day. Whether you are entering, returning or experienced in the workforce, we have a place for you. We hope you join us in creating the future through higher quality sleep.
The Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing category strategies to drive cost savings, supplier performance, and value across the assigned product or service category: bedding and textiles. Analyzes market trends, negotiates with suppliers, collaborates with internal stakeholders, and ensures that procurement activities support the company’s goals in quality, cost, and delivery. Provide insight into the business unit on how to best develop and leverage supplier capabilities for the organization.
Primary Responsibilities andDuties
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Finance, Operations, Marketing, R&D) to understand business needs and ensure alignment.
Stay current on industry developments, regulations, and best practices.
Identify and elevate areas of highest risk within the category and lead multi-functional teams to develop actionable risk mitigation strategies.
Work closely with key stakeholders including Engineering, R&D, Product, and Supply Chain to develop effective cost reduction strategies and network optimization.
Education, Related Experience, Certifications
Working Conditions and Schedule
Salary Pay Range: $73,800.00 -$98,333.00
Wellbeing
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.
Safety
Safety is a top priority for Sleep Number supporting customers and team members wellbeing. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all team members that are consistent with CDC guidelines, U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health 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.
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