Manager, Category Management - Hospitality
Core
Execute category strategies and sourcing plans to optimize spend, track supplier performance, and support sustainability goals for assigned spend areas.
Role type
Manager, Category Management
Builds
Sourcing plans, supplier performance tracking, cost optimization initiatives
Domain
Hospitality procurement and supply chain management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
category strategy execution, supplier performance tracking, market research, cost analysis, demand forecasting, spend tracking, data analysis, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
ESG program implementation, supplier diversity program management, regulatory compliance knowledge
Technologies
procurement systems, performance dashboards, data analysis tools
Responsibilities
Support implementation of category strategies and plans developed by Senior Manager or Director; Conduct market research and supplier analysis to inform decision-making; Monitor category performance metrics and report on outcomes; Track supplier performance and help identify areas for improvement; Partner with sourcing and operations teams to ensure procurement execution aligns with business needs; Perform cost analysis, demand forecasting, and spend tracking
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC