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.

Job Summary: The Procurement Specialist has the responsibility for assisting Category Sourcing. Under direct supervision, this position is responsible for supporting the sourcing of direct materials, ensuring continuity of supply, performing cost and data analysis, purchase order management, and New Product Introduction order support.  This position will lead sourcing for select categories, including packaging and labels. 

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Assist in the procurement of goods, including managing purchase orders and tracking NPI purchases, and evaluating quotes. 

Qualify vendors and maintaining a current database of vendor information. 

Support negotiation 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 

Collect, input, and maintain supplier and purchase information within Sleep Number systems. 

Support of scorecard and performance reporting 

System set up and management, presentation preparations 

Partner with cross functional groups in development and launch of new products to meet introduction timelines, cost and quality goals and service levels to the customer 

Special projects and other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

Education, Related Experience, Certifications  

Associates degree or equivalent work experience required  

Minimum of 0-2 years of related professional experience required 

ERP or Oracle Experience preferred 

MS Office Applications required  

Knowledge, Skills 

Strong analytical skills required 

Proficiency in managing projects required  

Excellent written communication and presentation skills required 

Working Conditions and Schedule  

Hybrid schedule: three days in the office, two days remote.  

Standard business hours, Monday-Friday, with occasional evening or weekend support as needed.  

Travel may be occasionally required 

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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.