InterContinental Hotels Group - Guadalajara, MexicoNegotiableFull-Time1 positionRole PurposeThe Manager, Procurement may be responsible for multiple sub-categories of spend and will help lead IHG through major change to deliver breakthrough value within their category (-ies) on a regional level.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesCategory Scope: Responsible for the development and execution of whole-life Category Strategies for a portfolio of categories; fostering of supplier relationships; and reporting of outcomes of efforts.Sourcing Management: Committed to adopting, exercising, and leading Sourcing Management processes/protocols while influencing and leading cross-functional teams.Sourcing: To manage a portfolio of sourcing activities including Requests for X (i.e., Information, Proposals, Quotations, etc.), negotiations and contracting to ensure that the most effective supply base is developed for each of the categories under management.Strategy Implementation: To ensure that all strategies and agreements are effectively implemented.Business Partnership: To work with Business Partners (i.e., D&C = Design & Construction) to identify emerging requirements and to drive strategies and activities to deliver continuous compliance, cost, and quality improvements within the supply base in pursuit of stakeholder needs.Stakeholder Management: To engage with Business Partners and senior stakeholders in such a way that encourages the ongoing support of stakeholders; communicating an understanding and commitment to working together to solve their business needs/challenges through the management of third-party suppliers.Business Requirements: To develop an understanding and work towards business requirements in symphony with the Director, Procurement and VP, Procurement - Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment and Value Engineering.Results and Performance: The incumbents will be accountable for executing transparent, compliant, quality-driven, and cost-effective options/results as measured by an agreed to balanced scorecard - inclusive of contracting.Role Models: The incumbents will conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the commitment to being responsible corporate citizens, ambassadors of our brand, and trusted advisors.Project and Change Management: The complexity of categories and projects requires a significant level of high-quality project and program management skills and a proven ability to manage change both internal and external through to successful completion.What we need from youEducation:Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.- Proficient in Spanish and EnglishExperience:5-8 years progressive work-related experience including:Proficient in the Category Management methodology and procurement processesTrack record of developing and implementing Category PlansCategory management experience in a global organizationDemonstrated ability to analyze and provide insight on supply marketsStrong procurement technical skills, legal knowledge and RFX leadershipExperience of managing complex supplier relationshipsCapable of leading and being part of matrixed team in a project environmentGood negotiation and influencing skillsWhat we offerWe'll reward all your hard work with a great salary and benefits - including great room discount and superb training.Join us and you'll become part of the global IHG family - and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together - we trust and support each other, we do the right thing, and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care, that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve.At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.IHG is committed to promoting a culture of inclusion where everyone feels safe, respected and valued. We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our teams and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic and best selves to work.Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today and let's #GoFurtherTogether.
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