Category Manager, Operations Procurement

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

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience 
• 5-8 years progressive work-related experience including:
• Work related experience must have direct/indirect sourcing within hospitality or retail or building maintenance (goods and services required to maintain and operate a building)
• MRO and/or MEP sourcing experience
• Negotiating contracts within a franchise environment
• Proficient in the Category Management methodology and procurement processes​
• Track record of developing and implementing L3 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​

Location:  Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three days a week in the Atlanta GA office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business

The salary range for this role is  $94,240 to $120,000.  This role is also eligible for bonus pay. In addition we offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: The salary range listed is he 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.