Category Manager
- Location
- Remote (US)
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About the role
Make a SPLASH with Latham, The Pool Company!
At Latham, The Po ol Company, we don't just make swimming pools; we create opportunities for backyard dreams to come true. As the leading manufacturer in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, we are committed to delivering innovation, quality, and sustainability in everything we do.
We believe in building an environment where everyone can thrive. That is why we offer:
- A culture of integrity, collaboration, and respect.
- Comprehensive benefits for you and your family.
- Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and skill development.
Job Summary
The Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing and category management strategies that optimize cost, quality, service, innovation, and supply continuity across assigned spend categories. This role serves as the primary commercial lead for supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, CAPEX spend, cost forecasting, competitive sourcing initiatives, and supply risk mitigation activities.
The Category Manager partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Quality, Sales, and Product Management to ensure procurement strategies align with business objectives while supporting operational performance and profitability.
Some of What You Will Do
- Develop and execute category strategies for indirect spending, CAPEX, packaging, services, and raw material supply.
- Analyze spend, market conditions, supplier capabilities and business requirements to identify savings and value opportunities.
- Monitor commodity indices, market trends and economic factors affecting category performance.
- Lead RFQs, RFPs, competitive bidding events and supplier selection processes.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, inventory strategies and service levels.
- Drive annual cost reduction initiatives and total cost of ownership improvements.
- Develop strategic relationships with key suppliers.
- Conduct supplier business reviews and performance evaluations.
- Resolve supplier performance issues and implement corrective actions.
- Develop budgets and spending forecasts for assigned categories.
- Provide leadership with updates on market conditions and pricing trends.
- Perform cost modeling and financial analysis to support sourcing decisions.
- Lead contract negotiations and supplier agreement management.
- Monitor contract compliance and renewal schedules.
- Lead cross-functional sourcing and procurement projects.
- Support new product introductions, supplier transitions and cost improvement projects.
- Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies.
- Monitor supplier financial health and supply chain risks.
What You Bring to the Table: (Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, CAPEX Procurement or Supply Chain experience.
- Strong negotiations, contract creation and management, supplier management, forecasting and analytical skills.
- Manufacturing experience preferred.
- APICS, ASCM, CPSM or CPM certification preferred.
Pay and benefits
Why Join Latham? At Latham, we invest in your well-being, growth, and success. Our comprehensive benefits package supports you and your family with:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 24/7 telehealth and wellness resources
- Personalized benefits advocacy and support
- Expert second opinions and access to leading specialists
- 401(k) with a 50% company match up to 6%, and financial protection benefits
- Flexible PTO and 11 paid holidays
- Mental health, family care, and financial wellness resources
Join a team that's invested in your well-being, your future, and your success.
- Some Important Information for you: Position Title: Category Manager
- Location: Remote
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across US geographic markets. Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.
Pay and benefits
MIB 10% of base salary
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Latham, The Pool Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Latham, The Pool Company is a Drug-Free Workplace Employer. All offers of employment are subject to applicable pre-employment requirements.
From Latham, The Pool Company's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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