Program Manager, Value Added/Value Engineering

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 biggest, 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. 

 

As Program Manager (PM), Value Added/Value Engineering you will be responsible for planning and executing projects that move the organization forward in a new and improved way.  A key focus will be to collaborate with the category managers and suppliers to scope out projects for achieving the annual financial goals and working cross-functionally to plan out necessary steps to implement the projects on time.  Projects will begin with pre-charter activity, where high-level concepts are reviewed (timing, cost targets, budgets) and plans are developed to support project launch and follow-through.  The PM is responsible for working with the category managers, product teams and other functional areas to drive execution of the projects, as well as be ensuring the procurement tasks within the projects, are completed, as necessary.  This role will drive both efficient and effective alignment with our business strategies of profitable / sustainable growth and efficient operations, as well as our product / project roadmaps. 

 

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

 

 

What You’ll Do 

• Align purchasing goals with business objectives, identify opportunities for savings and value creation, and mitigate risks and challenges. 

• Oversee and drive event-based ideation sessions and supplier workshops to create a strong pipeline of ideas for savings. 

• Liaise with category managers and other functions to ensure projects are being funneled, prioritized, tracked, and communicated. 

• Align and coordinate new sourcing opportunities with category managers, along with the PMO and continuous improvement teams, to ensure best-fit suppliers meet program objectives. 

• Represent the strategic sourcing & supplier management team through participation in regular program and/or project meetings. 

• Implement strategic