Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Direct Procurement (Hospitality)

InterContinental Hotels Group; Guadalajara; Híbrido; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global hospitality leader is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to manage procurement activities in Guadalajara. The role requires strong negotiation skills, a solid background in sourcing and a Bachelor’s degree, along with 3-5 years of related experience. Join a team that values flexibility and a collaborative work environment to drive efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.

Servicios

Room discounts across properties

Recharge and volunteering days

Wellbeing support programs

Formación

• 3-5 years of experience in sourcing and procurement processes.
• Proficient in multi-step sourcing and procurement.
• Strong technical skills in procurement and legal knowledge.

Responsabilidades

• Manage sourcing projects and stakeholder relationships.
• Analyze tender returns and provide insights.
• Support supplier management and contract renewals.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Descripción del empleo

Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Direct Procurement (Hospitality)

Hotel Brand:
Location: Mexico, Guadalajara

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

Please note that this is a hybrid position and requires going to the Guadalajara office 3 times per week.

Who we are

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.

Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.

We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.

We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards 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. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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