Remote Senior Manager, Category Strategy & Growth

Patterson Companies, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 123,200 - 164,333; Full time

Job summary

Patterson Companies, Inc. seeks a Senior Manager of Category Management to lead end-to-end category strategies across assortment, pricing, promotions, and supplier partnerships.

You will drive data-informed reviews of internal and syndicated data to shape the category roadmap and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver measurable business outcomes. The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to translate insights into actionable plans that grow revenue, margin, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Finance, or Supply Chain or equivalent experience.
• 8 years in category management, sourcing, or procurement.
• 3 years of leadership or people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of category strategies and roadmaps.
• Oversee sourcing, RFIs/RFPs, and supplier management.
• Manage end-to-end product lifecycle and rationalization decisions.
• Track KPIs and translate insights into actionable plans.
• Synthesize data and market trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance and vendors.
• Establish and improve category management processes and tools.
• Strengthen team capabilities and onboarding processes.
• Ensure compliance with policies and standards.

Skills

Category management

Pricing strategy

Sourcing & procurement

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Finance, or Supply Chain

Job description

Patterson Companies, Inc. seeks a Senior Manager of Category Management to lead end-to-end category strategies across assortment, pricing, promotions, and supplier partnerships.

You will drive data-informed reviews of internal and syndicated data to shape the category roadmap and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver measurable business outcomes. The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to translate insights into actionable plans that grow revenue, margin, and