Your day to day
Drive Hotel Engagement and support key Hotel Procurement Regional initiative in Americas
Set up hotel procurement clusters across all local Hotels
From the Category Group Plan develop category plans for all Hotel categories at L2 & L3
Build a deep understanding of supply markets and the implications for IHG and all Local Hotels
Develop and execute a pipeline of projects to drive TCO, innovation, continuous improvement and cost benefits to IHG and Owners
Successful execution of sourcing, demand management and continuous improvement projects to deliver business objectives
Provide commercial challenge to business stakeholders especially Hotels and typically up to GM and Head of Department level
Develop and manage successful supplier relationship management plans and monitor supplier performance
Operating within the IHG Procurement operating model
Deliver margin (benefits) for the business and owners
What we need from you
Proficient in the Category Management methodology and procurement processes?
Track record of developing and implementing category plans?
Category management experience in a global organization?
Demonstrated ability to analyze and provide insight on supply markets ?
Strong procurement technical skills, legal knowledge and RFI/P leadership?
Experience of managing complex supplier relationships?
Capable of leading and being part of matrixed team in a project environment?
Good negotiation and influencing skills?
Effective project management skills?
Travel - limited travel to conferences
Location - Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) business days a week in the ATLANTA office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business.
The salary range for this role is $58,844 to $125,000. This role is also eligible for bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K and other benefits to employees.
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Important information :
The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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