JOB SUMMARY
The Manager, Category Management – Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) is a key member of the Procurement team, reporting to the Senior Director, Category Management. This role is responsible for driving procurement strategies and initiatives specifically within the FF&E category across all Marriott brands and disciplines. The Manager ensures compliance with Marriott’s procurement policies and processes, serves as a point of escalation for foodservice 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. 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
- 4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hotel Management, or related sector.
- 5+ years of business and/or procurement experience. Technical knowledge of category management and strategic sourcing.
- Ability to travel up to 20%
Preferred
- Graduate/post graduate degree
- Basic understanding of F&FE category structure within the Hospitality industry
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 FF&E, 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.
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
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