Overview Role Purpose: Deliver benefit to IHG through optimising supplier relationships and commercial deals. Responsibilities 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 Qualifications Education Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience Experience – 5-8 years progressive work-related experience including: Proficient in the Category Management methodology and procurement processes Track record of developing and implementing L3 Category Plans Category management experience in a global organisation Demonstrated ability to analyse 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 IHG Hotels & Resorts is an equal employment opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. #J-18808-Ljbffr