Sourcing Specialist

IHG; México; Presencial; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

As a leading hospitality company, IHG seeks a Procurement Specialist to support sourcing activities and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of procurement experience, demonstrating strong negotiation and project management skills while ensuring compliance and delivering value to the business.

Formación

• 3-5 years of experience in Procurement and Sourcing.
• Track record in executing multi-step projects successfully.
• Proficient in category management and supplier management activities.

Responsabilidades

• Execute sourcing projects across various categories.
• Analyze tender returns and maintain procurement documentation.
• Communicate effectively throughout the sourcing process.

Conocimientos

Sourcing

Procurement

Negotiation

Project Management

Data Analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Descripción del empleo

Role Purpose

Support direct Procurement day to day sourcing activities, manage stakeholder relationships, contract and supplier management, and data analysis.

Key Accountabilities

• Execution of sourcing projects across a variety of categories areas delivered within allocated timeframes and ensuring all reporting
• Tools are updated in line with specified timelines
• Execution of some SoW's, contract renewals and amendments
• Respond in a timely manner to stakeholder requests
• Support building online events for supplier information, e-auctions and online tendering, ensuring RFx events are run effectively and seamlessly for both internal customers and suppliers
• Analyze tender returns and collate information whilst meeting agreed delivery SLA’s and compliance.
• Provide insight on tender returns to simplify review process for internal customers
• Develop and maintain procurement documentation as required
• Perform Quality Checks on own work and for team members where requested
• Provide suggestions and input as to how services could be improved or delivered more effectively and provide, assistance with service reporting as appropriate
• Maintain regular and appropriate communications throughout the Sourcing process both internal and external
• Prioritize workload to ensure delivery of projects within agreed SLA’s

Key Skills & Experiences

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Experience

3-5 years progressive work-related experience including:

• Proficient in executing multi-step Sourcing and Procurement projects and processes
• General understanding of Category Management methodology and procurement processes
• Track record of developing and implementing purchasing/ procurement projects delivering value to the business (e.g., savings, rebates, cost avoidance, etc.)
• Procurement experience in a global, fortune 500 travel or hospitality related company
• Demonstrated ability to analyze RFP submissions and present findings
• Strong procurement technical skills, legal knowledge and RFI/P execution
• Experience with supporting supplier management activities
• Capable of being part of matrixed team in a project environment
• Demonstrated negotiation and influencing skills
• Effective project management skills

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?