Senior Director of Global Sourcing

Job Title: Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, sourcing, and supply chain management.

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies to achieve business objectives and improve operational efficiency.

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, vendors, and internal teams.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

• Design and implement effective market-focused sourcing strategies for different types of goods and services across the region.

• Lead market-focused vendor selection and contracting processes as per procurement policy, maximizing sourcing value contribution and enhancing contract utilization.

• Define and measure vendor KPI parameters to address areas of potential improvement and explore possible innovations.

• Coach, develop, deploy, and perform managing Market Procurement Champions as well as Local Property Procurement Resources within the region.

• Perform regular virtual or face-to-face meetings with hotels to ensure functional alignment and integration of team objectives while also monitoring performance.

• 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.

• Adopt a culture of value engineering and continuous improvement in all commercial negotiations.

• Serve as the first point of contact for all new openings, deliver sales and marketing messages to garner support and participation in Strategic Sourcing by all owned, managed, and franchised hotels.

• Manage OS&E/FF&E, CAPEX and risk/method for all projects. Troubleshoot and resolve hotel challenges with vendors while creating partnerships with critical vendors.

• Own regional categories or supplier relationships with the potential to service multiple areas or countries.

• Develop industry, product, and supply base knowledge, including key cost drivers; form strategic alliances with key vendors to better understand their supply chain qualifications.

• Ensure all company and statutory policies and procedures are complied with both internally and externally.

• Pursue continuous improvement in purchasing procedures and standard work to achieve operational excellence.

• Maintain effective communication with all internal and external partners, such as Vendors, Members of the Management Team, manufacturing Operations, logistics etc to solve problems and ensure high quality, reliable sources of supply and information.

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and SLAs with Vendors to ensure optimum costs and reliable supply according to the Corporate Procurement Policies and Procedures.

• Work closely with the Corporate Strategic Sourcing Team to facilitate the implementation of corporate agreements in the Region.

• Participate as regional subject matter expert to support high-priority brand or high-impact divisional projects and implementation of global contracts. Ensure promotion and support of Responsible Business strategy and execution.

• Support, train, and assist in implementing the rollout of the global procurement platform to participating hotels within portfolio.

• Maintain confidential information related to procurement activities.

• Prepare regular reports on performance metrics.

• Bachelor's degree - 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.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you