Procurement People
Category Manager - Maintenance, Repair and Operations
Procurement People, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101
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 jack.hanley@procurement-people.com to arrange a confidential conversation.
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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 jack.hanley@procurement-people.com to arrange a confidential conversation.
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