**Additional Information** **Job Number** 25175475 **Job Category** Procurement, Purchasing, and Quality Assurance **Location** Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20814VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=Marriott%20International%20HQ%2C%207750%20Wisconsin%20Avenue%2C%20Bethesda%2C%20Maryland%2C%20United%20States%2C%2020814) **Schedule** Full Time **Located Remotely?** Y **Position Type** Management **Pay Range:** $117,600-$160,100 Annually **Bonus Eligible:** Y **Stock Package:** Y **Expiration Date:** 11/07/2025 **JOB SUMMARY** The Director, Category Management – Chemicals + Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO), US & Canada is a part of the continent procurement team which is responsible for taking ideas into implementation across all brands, disciplines, and continents, and reports to the SrDir, US/CN Procurement. This role will be responsible for driving best-in-class category management and strategic sourcing for supported categories. The Director drives adherence to and communication of Marriott procurement policies and processes, serves as a point of escalation for issues, delivers effective communications at all levels (including to executive leadership), and leads cross-functional teams on projects and procurement initiatives. As a key member of the Procurement team, this leader will partner closely with corporate, continent, and discipline leaders to develop and execute procurement strategies, enhance supplier governance and drive responsible sourcing and financial sustainability. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience _Required_ + 4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Finance, Hotel Management, or related sector. + 10+ years of business, finance and/or procurement experience. Deep technical knowledge of category management and strategic sourcing. + Strong project/program management skills and ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team + Demonstrated ability to create strategy and implement change in a highly matrixed cross-discipline environment. + Ability to travel up to 30% _Preferred_ + Graduate/post graduate degree + Strong understanding of category drivers within the cleaning chemicals and maintenance, repairs and operations categories and creation of but not limited to category management plans + Ability to create multi-year strategies based on data analysis stakeholder feedback and clearly promote the strategy to properties management and operational teams **CORE WORK ACTIVITIES** + Act as a strategic procurement business partner to business disciplines, with direct oversight of chemical, maintenance, repairs and operations categories, providing guidance on category management, strategic sourcing, policy and risk management. + Establish, refine, and implement category management and sourcing strategies for procurement across the enterprise, ensuring alignment with discipline partners and company objectives. + Monitor demand patterns and category spend, cost benchmarks, and industry trends to identify potential high-performing suppliers, advise on competitive dynamics, and proactively work with stakeholders to modify strategies to meet enterprise-wide requirements, manage risk and optimize costs. + Identify and develop strategies to mitigate potential risks within the operations supply chain, ensuring business continuity and stability. + Lead and optimize supplier relationships, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness. + Recommend and champion new sourcing strategies, process improvements, and supplier partnerships for the enterprise. + Develop and manage timelines, resources and cross-functional teams to implement sourcing strategies and initiatives. + Provide thought leadership and end-to-end ownership of sourcing events for major operations initiatives. + Utilize effective internal tracking mechanisms and measurements to monitor the competitive bidding process. + Apply strong analytical and communication skills to lead and assist others in managing all aspects of competitive bids, including analyzing and scoring multiple proposals, creating corresponding business cases (including financial reports), and presenting clear and concise summaries of recommended options. + Enforce governance frameworks for supplier onboarding, performance management, and contract compliance. + Collaborate across corporate, continent, and discipline teams to align chemical, maintenance, repairs and operations procurement strategies with broader enterprise goals. + Ensure procurement strategies align with corporate sustainability goals, ethical sourcing standards, and supplier diversity initiatives. _At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.  We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._ All positions offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others. Click here (https://life.marriott.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/benefitsoverviewp\_2025edits\_8.19.25.pdf) to learn more. Full-time positions also offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave and educational assistance. **Washington Applicants Only** : Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive a minimum of 9 holidays annually. Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions. 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