Manager, Category Management – F&B Operating Supplies and Equipment

JOB SUMMARY 

The Manager, Category Management – F&B Operating Supplies and Equipment is a key member of the US/CN Procurement team, reporting to the Senior Director, Category Management. This role is responsible for driving procurement strategies and initiatives specifically within the foodservice category across all Marriott brands and disciplines. This role will provide direct program support for the administration of the Marriott Food and Beverage OS&E program to all customers in the U.S. & Canada. The Manager ensures compliance with Marriott’s procurement policies and processes, serves as a point of escalation for OS&E related sourcing issues, and delivers clear and effective communications. This individual will collaborate closely with corporate, continent, and discipline leaders to enhance supplier governance, promote responsible sourcing, and support financial sustainability—particularly in food and beverage operations. The role also includes active participation in cross-functional teams to implement procurement solutions that improve quality, efficiency, and guest satisfaction in Marriott’s food service offerings. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE  

Education and Experience  

Required 

• . BA/BS or commensurate work experience. 

• Strong analytical skills for planning, estimating, budgeting, and monitoring program/project work. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas in easy-to-understand business terms. 

Preferred 

• Graduate/post graduate degree 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES  

• Act as a procurement business partner to business disciplines, providing guidance on category management, strategic sourcing, policy and risk management. 

• Support the creation, refinement and implementation of category management and sourcing strategies for procurement across the enterprise, ensuring alignment with discipline partners and company objectives.  

• Stay abreast of demand patterns and category spend in food & beverage, cost benchmarks, and business trends to identify potential suppliers, advise on competitive dynamics, and proactively work with stakeholders to modify strategies to meet enterprise-wide requirements, manage risk and optimize costs. 

• Identify and develop strategies to mitigate potential risks within the supply chain, ensuring business continuity and stability. 

• Manage and optimize supplier relationships, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness in food & beverage offerings. 

• Recommend new sourcing strategies, process improvements, and supplier relationships for foodservice categories across the enterprise. 

• Assist in the development of timelines and organize teams to implement sourcing strategies and initiatives. 

• Utilize effective internal tracking mechanisms and measurements to monitor the competitive bidding process. 

• Utilize training programs and awareness initiatives to ensure procurement teams and stakeholders understand and adhere to policies and governance frameworks. 

• Consistently utilize governance mechanisms for supplier onboarding, performance management, and contract compliance. 

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams across the enterprise and within Procurement to achieve shared goals.  

• Ensure procurement strategies align with corporate sustainability goals, ethical sourcing standards, and supplier diversity initiatives.