Global Strategic Sourcing Associate Manager

Radisson Hotel & Spa Athlone; Móstoles; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel staff rates

Friends & family discounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Radisson Hotel Group is seeking a Global Strategic Sourcing Associate Manager to join our Madrid team. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier performance and drive total cost of ownership improvements across global categories.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders in a highly matrixed organization, negotiate contracts and SLAs, and ensure alignment with Corporate Procurement Policies.

A Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of cross-cultural sourcing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred in Economics, Business, Engineering, or related field; 3–5 years of sourcing experience in a cross-cultural, matrix-based environment.
• Proven negotiation and analytical skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Implement effective sourcing strategies across categories and services.
• Manage suppliers' performance with a focus on total cost control and continuous improvement.
• Define and execute Global Category Strategy to optimize cost, quality and delivery; manage Total Cost of Ownership.
• Ensure third party requirements are clearly deployed to suppliers and aligned with business needs.
• Build and maintain global supplier base including contracting, negotiations, and risk management.
• Secure KPIs and procurement policy compliance globally.
• Support internal stakeholders and Area Sourcing Teams to improve compliance.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and SLAs to ensure optimal costs and reliable supply.
• Lead cross-functional communication with suppliers on quality, delivery, costs and alignment with internal partners.

Skills

Organized

Accountable

English proficiency

Strategic thinking

Prioritization

Influencing

Stakeholder engagement

Conflict management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Global Strategic Sourcing Associate Manager

• Full-time

Radisson Hotel Group is one of the world's largest hotel groups with ten distinctive hotel brands, and more than 1,500 hotels in operation and under development in 95+ countries. The Group’s overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service ethos. People are at the core of our business success and future. Our people are true Moment Makers and together we bring the culture, spirit, environment and opportunities that empower you to be your best, every day, everywhere, every time. Together, we make Every Moment Matter.

We are looking for a Global Strategic Sourcing Associate Manager to join our team in Madrid. The main responsibilities are:

• Implement effective sourcing strategies for different kind of categories and services.
• Manage suppliers´ performance with a focus on continuous total cost control and performance, defined improvement, and innovation.
• Define and execute the Global Category Strategy ensuring cost savings while maintaining and improving quality. The key parameter being Total Cost of ownership.
• Ensures that third party requirements are clearly deployed to the supplier base, business needs are fulfilled, and execution is flow less.
• Build and maintain Global supplier base - incl. contracting, negotiations, relationship building, risk management and supplier performance.
• Secure Global KPIs performance and Procurement Policy implementation.
• Continuous support to all internal stakeholders and Area Sourcing Teams, increasing compliance.
• Effectively negotiate pricing, contracts, and SLAs with suppliers to ensure optimum costs and reliable supply according to the Corporate Procurement Policies and Procedures for RHG.
• Operate as the leader for all issues with suppliers in terms of quality, delivery service, costs and ensure alignment with all internal partners.

What we are looking for:

• Organized and accountable
• Able to work within a global and highly matrixed organization
• Excellent English, additional languages will be valuable
• Thinks Strategically
• Clarifies critical priorities to create business value. Assesses potential risks.
• Influences Internally & Externally - Seeks to understand others' needs and interests to build trust
• Generates engagement and commitment from others
• Manages conflict in a pragmatic and constructive manner

Education: Bachelor’s degree required, preferring Economics, Business, Engineering, or related field

Experience:

3-5 years of experience in sourcing, demonstrable successful in sourcing in a cross-cultural environment and matrix-based environment

Proven negotiation and analytical skills

Location: Madrid, Spain

Why Join Radisson Hotel Group? Live the Magic of Hospitality - Be part of a team that creates exceptional experiences and memorable moments every day. Let your Yes I Can! spirit shine as you bring hospitality to life. Build a Great Career - No matter your background or experience, we invest in your growth, learning, and career development - helping you reach your full potential. Experience the Team Spirit - Join a workplace that’s inclusive, fun, and meaningful. We celebrate diversity, support one another and foster a sense of belonging through our Employee Resource Groups and inclusion initiatives. Lead with Your Ambition - Your ideas, passion and drive matter! We empower you to make a difference—in hospitality, your community and beyond. Enjoy Global & Local Perks - No matter where you’re located, you’ll enjoy exclusive global benefits - like special hotel rates for you and your loved ones at our hotels worldwide. Plus, you’ll have access to local perks and rewards tailored to your country, making your experience even more rewarding! Enjoy benefits such as - up to 53% off your stay as a Team Member at over 1,500 Radisson Hotels worldwide Guaranteed minimum of 30% off for your Friends & Family Exclusive Discounts on Breakfast, Food & Beverage, Spa and more

If you’re ready to bring your talent, energy, and passion, we’d love to hear from you.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. If you need any adjustments during the application process, please let us know.