Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Job Title:

Strategic Sourcing Manager

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for contributing to the transformation of the Strategic Sourcing function within the organization, focusing on costs, sustainability, innovation, and effectiveness. This involves defining, managing, and implementing effective market-focused sourcing strategies for various types of goods and services across the region.

Additionally, the Strategic Sourcing Manager will analyze market-specific controllable spend data to demonstrate meaningful findings and identify synergies and opportunities within and across the region. They will also engage cross-functionally and with local business leaders as a strategic partner to improve commercial arrangements with vendors and service providers while enhancing customer experience, product quality, and productivity with a focus on total cost of ownership and associated risks.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will manage market-focused vendor selection and contracting processes as per the organization's Procurement Policy, maximizing Sourcing Value Contribution and enhancing contract utilization. They will define and measure vendor KPI parameters to address areas of potential improvement and explore possible innovations.

Furthermore, the Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for coaching, developing, deploying, and performance-managing Market Procurement Champions and Local Property Procurement Resources within the region. They will maintain regular virtual or face-to-face meetings with hotels to ensure functional alignment and integration of team objectives while monitoring performance.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will prepare E-Procurement Sourcing events (RFIs, RFPs, Contracting, and Organization of project approval documents) to develop effective sources of sustainable supply of goods and services. They will adopt a culture of value engineering and continuous improvement in all commercial negotiations.

As the first point of contact for all new openings, the Strategic Sourcing Manager will deliver sales and marketing messages to garner support and participation in Strategic Sourcing by all owned, managed, and franchised hotels. They will support the Pre-Opening Process in the Region and establish closer partnerships with different stakeholders to maximize utilization of Strategic Corporate and Regional vendors.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will manage OS&E/FF&E, CAPEX, and risk/method for all projects. They will troubleshoot and resolve hotel challenges with vendors while creating partnerships with critical vendors. Individually, they will own regional categories or supplier relationships with the potential to service multiple areas or countries.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will develop industry, product, and supply base knowledge, including key cost drivers; form strategic alliances with key vendors to better understand their supply chain qualifications. They will ensure all company and statutory policies and procedures are complied with both internally and externally.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or other relevant fields.
• Professional Supply Chain Management certification desired but if not, expectation to obtain with company support.
• Excellent command of written and verbal business communication in English is a must.
• Lean Six Sigma experience and certification is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain Management operating at a strategic level.
• Similar experience in Hospitality Experience is required.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, contract management, relationship management, and project management skills, and knowledge of business and contract law.
• Excellent knowledge and application of advanced MS Excel functions with the ability to organize and work with large data sets.
• Ability to engage and lead teams, multiple-task, set priorities, and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent coaching, mentoring & training skills, ability to lead strategic process discussions, passion for change.
• Natural sense of organization, effective planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proactive approach to meeting deadlines and objectives.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team but also alone.
• Familiarity with assigned market.
• Highly responsible & reliable.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• A competitive salary package.
• A comprehensive benefits program.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• A chance to make a real difference in the organization and its stakeholders.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will have access to a range of resources and tools, including:

• State-of-the-art technology and software.
• A dedicated team of professionals.
• Regular training and development opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.