Senior Manager, Category Manager

The Farmer’s Dog is seeking a Senior Manager, Category Manager to develop and execute a multi-year produce and dry food ingredients category strategy and sourcing roadmap. The role will own market & commodity intelligence, supplier landscape analysis, and technology awareness across the category, and lead RFPs, contract negotiations, and supplier performance reviews to drive continuous improvement across key category KPIs.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or operations, preferably within consumer goods, food, or related manufacturing
• 3–5+ years of experience in produce and dry food ingredients category management
• Strong analytical and financial aptitude, comfortable working with commodity markets, cost model and scenario analysis
• Proven track record of developing and executing category strategies that deliver measurable business impact across cost, quality and supply assurance
• Effective communicator, able to convey complex market and sourcing narratives clearly across multiple levels of the organization
• Confident negotiator and influencer who builds strong supplier partnerships while maintaining clear governance and commercial discipline
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational follow through, ensuring plans translate into results
• Effective team leader and mentor, capable of balancing tactical execution with strategic alignment

Benefits

• Market-competitive compensation and equity packages
• Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, and Vision
• Company supported mental health benefits
• 12 week paid parental leave
• Competitive 401k plan with company match
• Flexible PTO
• Discounted fresh food for your pup