Senior Category Manager, Lumber & Building Materials

Central Valley; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Valley, a diversified Top 100 U.S. building supply company serving Northern California, seeks a senior Category Manager. You will own category strategy for lumber and building materials, lead sourcing and negotiations, and drive margin, inventory, and vendor partnerships.

You will coach direct reports and align cross-functionally with marketing and store operations. The role emphasizes analytics, leadership, and market knowledge in a family-owned firm with strong community ties and a

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in purchasing, merchandising, category management or supply chain.
• University degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing or developing direct reports.
• Strong negotiation and business acumen.
• Ability to analyze data and set strategic category direction.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage, coach, and develop direct reports with clear goals.
• Own category strategy, sourcing, replenishment, and pricing decisions.
• Lead supplier negotiations and drive total lower cost with vendor support.
• Develop category plans, assortment, and performance criteria.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and operations.
• Ensure inventory rotation and manage non-performing stock.

Skills

Category management

Merchandising

Pricing

Sourcing

Communication

Leadership

Analytical

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

University degree preferred

Tools

ERP/inventory systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Central Valley, a diversified Top 100 U.S. building supply company serving Northern California, seeks a senior Category Manager. You will own category strategy for lumber and building materials, lead sourcing and negotiations, and drive margin, inventory, and vendor partnerships.

You will coach direct reports and align cross-functionally with marketing and store operations. The role emphasizes analytics, leadership, and market knowledge in a family-owned firm with strong community ties and a