Director-Category Management, Food & Beverage

Director, Category Management Food & Beverage, US & Canada

The Director, Category Management Food & Beverage, US & Canada is a key leader within the continent procurement team, reporting to the Senior Director, Category Management. This role is responsible for driving best-in-class category management and strategic sourcing, with direct oversight of food service categories across all Marriott brands, disciplines, and continents. The Director ensures adherence to Marriott's procurement policies and processes, serves as a point of escalation for food service-related sourcing issues, and delivers effective communications at all levelsincluding executive leadership. As a strategic leader, this role guides cross-functional teams on food service procurement initiatives and projects, partnering closely with enterprise, continent, and discipline leaders to develop and execute sourcing strategies that enhance supplier governance, promote responsible and ethical sourcing, and support financial sustainability in food and beverage operations.

Candidate Profile

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 10+ years' experience in business leadership, supply chain, and / or distribution
• Proven strategic leadership and ability to drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and engage across levels of the organization.
• Expertise in strategic distribution planning and vendor management.
• Strong analytical skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated success in business planning, budget management, and financial forecasting.
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred

Core Work Activities

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