Sr. Manager, Indirect Category Management

Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc.

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

About The Job

Though you may not know us by name, you’ve most likely enjoyed meals and refreshments supported by our industry-leading brand portfolio. For decades, we’ve designed and manufactured foodservice equipment for some of the world’s largest, most recognized consumer brands. We are driven to innovate with a clear purpose in mind: revolutionizing the future of foodservice.

The Sr. Manager, Indirect Category Management develops and implements procurement strategies to meet company quality, delivery, inventory, cost and innovation objectives.  Establishes and implements strategic plans in support of short- and long-term company goals through rationalization of the supplier base, review and onboarding of new suppliers and managing procurement-related business risks, with a primary focus on capital equipment purchases and related items.   Functions as key business and technical interface for assigned category in managing supplier business relationships.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a senior leader on the supply chain strategy and supplier management team.

• Be responsible for leading the development and implementation of the Indirect Category strategy with an initial focus on Capital Equipment (i.e. manufacturing automation and equipment to advance the lean manufacturing strategy), as well as facilities, warehouse equipment, tools, spare parts and other MRO items.

• Provide sourcing leadership related to supplier selection, contracts & negotiations, cost management, innovation, and supplier relationship management.

• Work across MFT functions (manufacturing, continuous improvement, supply chain, and engineering) to gather category-related requirements and create project funnels that align with the category strategy, plant, and financial targets.

• Analyze data to identify and present opportunities to improve quality, delivery, inventory, cost, service and supply resiliency.

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the industries/markets and communicate market and supply trends.  Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future business impacts and prepare market analysis reports.

• Work with EH&S and sustainability leadership to advance our ESG initiative, as it relates to the indirect category.

• Partner with the core team and other functions in the establishment, deployment and compliance with standard processes, policies, and procedures.

Who You Are

• Strategic thinker with prior experience in managing the Indirect & MRO category

• Strong leader with the ability to communicate, interact, and positively influence at all levels of the organization to drive results.

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to gather, conceptualize, and analyze business requirements to develop a long-term strategy.

• Comfortable working in a results-oriented environment.

• Strong negotiation, diplomacy, and persuasion and communication skills. 

• Confident, autonomous professional; ability to work with limited direction.

Skills/Experience We’re Looking For

• Prior development and execution of a category strategy

• Proven ability to develop trusted, respectful relationships internally and externally.

• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellence in generating accurate and understandable data and reports to analyze performance to make data-driven decisions.

• High level of personal initiative, energy and ownership of business results.

• Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• Strong business acumen

• Ability to travel as required (up to 20%)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in supply chain management, engineering, industrial management or equivalent.  MBA in supply chain management or related area is a plus.

• Proven track record of 7+ years working in the Indirect category.

• Development and leadership of capital equipment negotiations and purchasing, with a focus on manufacturing equipment and automation.

• Experience with development and implementation of strategic sourcing processes and development of a strategic sourcing team.  Sourcing for industrial manufacturing and other indirect categories, a plus.

Target Annualized Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000

Benefits

We support your well-being with comprehensive and easy-to-use benefits that you’ll be eligible to enroll in on your first day of employment. Here are some of the highlights:
 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug insurance plans

• Access to a Health Advocate who is an expert in Marmon’s health plan and can help you select the best health benefits for you and your family

• Tax advantaged spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses

• Wellness programs and resources including Telehealth, Mental Health, Fitness, and Family Planning

• Generous paid time off for personal use, holidays, and parental leave

• Company-sponsored life insurance

• 401(k) with fully vested company match; Marmon may also make an additional annual discretionary contribution to your account, whether or not you contribute on your own

• Financial and retirement advising

About Marmon Holdings

Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, comprises 11 groups and more than 100 autonomous businesses with total annual revenue of $10 billion. Marmon’s 28,000-plus team members are celebrating the company's 70th anniversary in 2023 and helping write the next chapter of Marmon's story.
 

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.