Indirect Category Manager

Procurement People; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Bonus

Matched 401K

2 weeks paid time off

Job summary

A leading procurement firm is seeking a Category Manager to oversee Maintenance, Repair, and Operations categories. The role requires 5-7 years of strategic procurement experience, ideally in hospitality or multi-unit businesses. The successful candidate will autonomously manage supplier relationships and drive cost-saving initiatives. This position offers a competitive salary up to $120K, hybrid working options, and several benefits including paid time off and a 401K match.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in strategic procurement, preferably in MRO.
• Experience with hospitality or multi-unit businesses.
• Ability to manage suppliers autonomously.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end contract and supplier management.
• Driving supplier diversity initiatives.
• Executing against aggressive spend targets.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Supplier diversity engagement

Job description

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

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Procurement People are currently 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 at pace and are therefore investing in their procurement capabilities to drive efficiency, sustainability and innovation across their supply chain. This is a high-impact, standalone Category Manager role within a leading national multi-unit business.

The Category Manager will manage large Maintenance, Repair and Operations portfolios. This role requires an entrepreneurial self-starter with experience in strategic procurement who can execute autonomously without direct reports, but within a team with earmarked roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end contract and supplier management (QBRs, SWAT analysis, supplier risk)
• Strategic sourcing, micro bids, 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 - indirect spend experience)
• Hospitality, restaurant, or multi-unit background with progression shown
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation (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 play a key role in shaping how critical categories like Maintenance, Repair & Operations are strategically managed.

Package:

• Salary – Up to $120k
• Holiday - 2 WEEKS PAID TIME OFF - 7 OR 8 HOLIDAYS
• Medical
• Hybrid working and Flexible Hours
• Bonus
• Matched - 401K

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

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Supply Chain

Industries

Hospitality

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