Carol Stream, IL, USA
4 days ago
Category Manager, Electro-Mechanical
Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc.

Come join a team where People make the difference!  As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

About The Job

Though you may not know us by name, you’ve most likely enjoyed meals and refreshments supported by our industry-leading brand portfolio. For decades, we’ve designed and manufactured foodservice equipment for some of the world’s largest, most recognized consumer brands. We are driven to innovate with a clear purpose in mind: to enhance the eating and drinking experience, nourishing the people and communities we serve.

The Category Manager, Electro-Mechanical develops and implements procurement strategies to meet the company’s strategic objectives, which include quality, delivery, inventory, cost, and innovation.  Establishes and implements strategic plans in support of short- and long-term company goals through rationalization of the supplier base, managing procurement business risks, improving quality, delivery, and inventory performance, and reducing total cost.   Functions as key business and technical interface for assigned categories in managing supplier business relationships.

This role is subject to our hybrid work model: we collaborate in the office on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The rest of the week, you have flexibility to work wherever it suits you best.

What You’ll Do

Be responsible for leading the development and implementation of select Electro-Mechanical subcategory strategies.Provide sourcing leadership related to supplier selection, contracts & negotiations, cost management, innovation, and supplier relationship management.Work across MFT functions to gather category-related requirements and create project funnels that align with the category strategy and business targets.Analyze data to identify and present opportunities to improve supply base performance of quality, delivery, inventory, cost, and supply resiliency.Lead the development of RFQs, drive and support new product development activities to meet its objectives and promote supplier engagement in driving innovation and design alternatives to support VAVE initiatives.Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the industries/markets and communicate market and supply trends.  Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future business impacts and prepare market analysis reports.Partner with the core team and other functions in the establishment, deployment and compliance with standard processes, policies, and procedures.

Who You Are

•      Strategic thinker with prior experience with the electro-mechanical category

Strong leader with the ability to communicate, interact, and positively influence others to deliver results.Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to gather, conceptualize, and analyze business requirements.Comfortable working in a results-oriented environment.

•      Strong negotiation, diplomacy, persuasion, and communication skills. 

•      Confident, autonomous professional; ability to work with limited direction.

Skills/Experience We’re Looking For

Proven ability to develop trusted, respectful relationships internally and externally.Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills.Excellence in generating accurate and understandable data and reports to analyze performance to make data-driven decisions.High level of personal initiative, energy and ownership of business results.Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPointAbility to travel as required (up to 20%)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in supply chain management, engineering or equivalent.  MBA in supply chain management or related area is desirable.Proven track record of 2-5 years working in the electro-mechanical category.Experience with implementation of strategic sourcing processes.

APICS certification preferred.


Benefits

We support your well-being with comprehensive and easy-to-use benefits that you’ll be eligible to enroll in on your first day of employment. Here are some of the highlights:
 

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug insurance plansAccess to a Health Advocate who is an expert in Marmon’s health plan and can help you select the best health benefits for you and your familyTax advantaged spending accounts for health and dependent care expensesWellness programs and resources including Telehealth, Mental Health, Fitness, and Family PlanningGenerous paid time off for personal use, holidays, and parental leaveCompany-sponsored life insurance401(k) with fully vested company match; Marmon may also make an additional annual discretionary contribution to your account, whether or not you contribute on your ownFinancial and retirement advising

About Marmon Holdings

Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, comprises 11 groups and more than 100 autonomous businesses with total annual revenue of $10 billion. Marmon’s 28,000-plus team members are celebrating the company's 70th anniversary in 2023 and helping write the next chapter of Marmon's story.
 

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Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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