Director, Category Management, Foodservice GPO

• Lead strategic Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) program strategy and implementation to drive value realization, compliance, and operational adoption across properties and managed portfolios
• Own and manage strategic Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) relationships, including governance, performance management, and continuous improvement
• Own category strategy, governance, and performance for assigned F&B categories, including food, distribution, F&B operating supplies and equipment, and related programs
• Serve as the strategic owner for GPO category direction, ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment across brands, regions, and operating models
• Drive internal alignment and change management for F&B category and GPO initiatives, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement
• Drive the implementation of best practices in distribution strategies
• Establish category plans that address innovation, total cost of ownership (TCO), risk mitigation, sustainability, and portfolio optimization
• Provide supplier performance, capability, and market insights to enterprise partners in sourcing, quality, legal, finance, and sustainability
• Support Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and long-term supplier and GPO development roadmaps
• Collaborate with Finance to model, track, and communicate value delivery and financial impact across F&B categories
• Ensure Food & Beverage category strategies align with ESG commitments, responsible sourcing standards, and supplier diversity objectives
• Drive analytics, performance measurement, and governance mechanisms across categories, including supplier onboarding, performance management, and contract compliance

• BA/BS or commensurate work experience that demonstrates deep technical knowledge of category management and strategic sourcing
• 10+ years of business and/or procurement experience
• Excellent project/program management skills and ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously
• 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
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Solid experience in category management, strategic sourcing, risk management and regulatory compliance
• Exceptional category management and stakeholder management skills
• Proven track record of working in a geographically dispersed and highly matrixed environment

Experience in category management F&B category management, including food, distribution, F&B operating supplies and equipment

• 401(k) plan
• stock purchase plan
• discounts at Marriott properties
• commuter benefits
• employee assistance plan
• childcare discounts
• medical, dental, vision coverage
• health care flexible spending account
• dependent care flexible spending account
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• accident insurance
• adoption expense reimbursements
• paid parental leave
• educational assistance
• paid sick leave
• PTO
• minimum of 9 holidays annually