Sr. Manager, Category Management (US/CN) – Food Service & Direct Beverage

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JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Manager, Category Management – Food Service & Direct Beverage is a key member of the US/CN Procurement team, responsible for driving best-in-class category management and strategic sourcing specifically within the food service category. This leader will partner with culinary, brand, and operations to continuously curate a beverage procurement strategy in service of customer experience, enterprise partnership, and operator profitability. Reporting to the Senior Director, Procurement, this role ensures adherence to Marriott’s procurement policies and processes, serves as a point of escalation for beverage-related sourcing issues, and delivers effective communications across all levels, including executive leadership. The Senior Manager leads cross-functional teams on food service procurement initiatives and projects, partnering closely with corporate, continent, and discipline leaders to develop and execute strategies that enhance supplier governance, promote responsible sourcing, and support financial sustainability in food and beverage operations. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in food service category management, strategic sourcing, risk miti...