Category Manager - Maintenance, Repair and Operations

Procurement People; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 121,500 - 148,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $135k

2 weeks paid time off

7 or 8 holidays

Medical coverage

Bonus

Matched 401(k)

Job summary

A leading procurement firm is seeking a Category Manager to oversee Maintenance, Repair, and Operations categories in Cleveland, Ohio. In this strategic procurement role, you will manage large MRO portfolios and drive efficiency in supplier management. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of experience in procurement, preferably within the hospitality sector. This position offers a competitive salary of up to $135k, hybrid working options, and additional benefits like 401(k) matching and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in strategic procurement, preferably in MRO or similar categories.
• Hospitality or multi-unit background with demonstrated progression.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end contract and supplier management.
• Conduct strategic sourcing and execute micro bids.
• Drive supplier diversity and execute against spend targets.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Supplier diversity engagement

Job description

Category Manager - Maintenance, Repair and Operations

Procurement People are partnered with a leading operator in the hospitality sector to find a Category Manager to work across Maintenance, Repair and Operations categories.

The organisation is scaling rapidly and is investing in procurement capabilities to drive efficiency, sustainability and innovation across the supply chain. This is a high‑impact, standalone Category Manager role within a leading national multi‑unit business.

The Category Manager will manage large MRO portfolios, acting as an entrepreneurial self‑starter in strategic procurement and executing autonomously without direct reports, while collaborating within a team of specialised roles.

Key Responsibilities

• End‑to‑end contract and supplier management (QBRs, SWAT analysis, supplier risk)
• Strategic sourcing, micro bids and spot bids
• Driving supplier diversity (minority‑owned vendor engagement)
• Executing against aggressive spend targets

Key Experiences

• 5–7 years in strategic procurement, preferably in MRO or similar categories
• Hospitality, restaurant, or multi‑unit background with demonstrated progression
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills; operator‑savvy personality

This is a unique opportunity for a commercially‑minded procurement professional to join at a pivotal point in the company’s growth and shape how critical categories like Maintenance, Repair & Operations are managed strategically.

Package

• Salary – Up to $135k
• Holiday – 2 weeks paid time off, 7 or 8 holidays
• Medical coverage
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Bonus
• Matched 401(k)

If this sounds like your next exciting Category Manager role, apply now or reach out to [e-mail] to arrange a confidential conversation.