Category Sourcing Manager

Tempur Sealy; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitive Medical, Dental & wellness

Disability and Life Company Paid

Retirement Plan Options

Employee Purchase Discounts

Job summary

Tempur Sealy is a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products with brands like Tempur-Pedic, Sealy, and Stearns & Foster. The Category Sourcing Manager will develop and execute global sourcing strategies to support product innovation, cost objectives, and supply continuity.

The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with strong supplier relationship experience and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced, evolving business

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, engineering, operations, or related field.
• Strong analytical, math, business, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global category sourcing strategies using Tempur Sealy's 6 Step Sourcing Process.
• Analyze spend, total landed cost, supplier leverage, market dynamics, and multi-year opportunities.
• Build strategies to improve cost, quality, service, and continuity of supply.
• Lead supplier relationships and performance reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Support product development and operational execution with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Supplier relationships

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Finance/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Job description

Tempur Sealy. Iconic brands. Storied history. Industry-leading innovation.

Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products worldwide, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness. Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry-leading innovation, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries. Our highly recognized brands include Tempur-Pedic, Sealy and Stearns & Foster. We hire people who have a passion for helping others find their best night's sleep. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Tempur Sealy!

OUR COMPANY OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Competitive Medical, Dental & other wellness programs
• Disability and Life Company Paid
• Retirement Plan Options
• Generous Employee Purchase Discounts

Pay Range: $81,000 to $117,000

Job Summary:

The Category Sourcing Manager will play a key role in developing and executing global sourcing strategies that support Tempur Sealy's business goals, product innovation, cost objectives, and supply continuity. This role will partner closely with Operations, Product Development, Marketing, Supplier Quality, Finance, and regional purchasing teams to manage assigned categories from strategy through execution.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, supplier relationship management experience, and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.

What You'll Do (Essential Duties and Responsibilities):

Develop and Execute Category Strategies

• Support the development and implementation of global category sourcing strategies using Tempur Sealy's 6 Step Sourcing Process.
• Conduct industry, technology, innovation, cost driver, and competitive landscape analysis to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Analyze spend, total landed cost, supplier leverage, market dynamics, and multi-year category opportunities.
• Build strategies that improve cost, quality, service, innovation, and continuity of supply.
• Partner with regional purchasing teams to align local execution with global sourcing strategy.

Manage Supplier Relationships and Performance

• Own supplier relationships for assigned categories, from daily operational support to executive-level supplier engagement.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support early supplier involvement in new materials, new product development, and product launches.
• Lead supplier performance reviews using balanced scorecards and cross-functional business reviews.
• Implement, maintain, and support compliance with supplier agreements, purchasing programs, and operational expectations.

Drive Cost, Risk, and Supply Chain Improvements

• Use RFx processes, competitive benchmarking, should-cost analysis, and total cost models to identify sourcing and value creation opportunities.
• Negotiate supplier agreements covering cost transparency, lead times, fulfillment strategies, payment terms, quality expectations, freight policies, technology collaboration, and disaster recovery planning.
• Identify and support alternative sourcing opportunities with new or existing suppliers.
• Develop and support risk assessments, mitigation plans, continuity of supply strategies, and disaster recovery planning.
• Resolve supply, quality, pricing, scheduling, expediting, and discrepancy issues in partnership with internal business teams and suppliers.

Support Product Development and Operational Execution

• Coordinate with New Product Development and Supplier Quality Engineering on new material specifications, supplier manufacturing processes, and supplier qualification activities.
• Provide feedback to Manufacturing and Planning teams regarding supplier capabilities, capacity, and facility-specific product complexity.
• Maintain accurate vendor master data and trade agreement information, including part numbers, pricing, nomenclature, shipping footprint, units of measure, lead times, and payment terms.
• Identify post-launch value engineering opportunities and support project teams as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need (Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, engineering, operations, supply chain, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, math, business, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced and continuously changing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

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