Sourcing Contract Manager - IT Category

Loews Hotels & Co; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Bereavement leave

Pet bereavement

Training & development

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Hotel discounts

Job summary

Loews Hotels & Co is seeking a Sourcing Contract Manager, Information & Technology, to lead sourcing and contracting across a high-volume, multi-state IT environment. You will collaborate with IT, Legal, Risk, and Governance to translate business needs into strategic sourcing plans and ensure timely contract execution.

You will build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, manage supplier performance, and drive cost savings while aligning with Loews standards and multi-property

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of Technology sourcing/procurement experience, incl IT hardware, software, and SaaS.
• Strong analytical, business process, and problem-solving skills; interpret specifications and make sound decisions.
• Proficient with technology systems such as spend analytics and e-procurement tools; working knowledge of Smartsheet.
• Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities.
• Ability to conduct and interpret sourcing analyses and translate results into actionable recommendations.
• Strong relationship-building skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Highly organized with effective time-management skills; able to prioritize in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to align on sourcing initiatives.
• Manage strategic supplier partnerships and ensure delivery of contractual commitments.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews, bid evaluations, and contract assessments.
• Analyze IT spend data to develop data-driven sourcing recommendations.
• Leverage RFP platforms and contract lifecycle management systems for efficiency.
• Understand services and products sourced to enable effective supplier management.
• Lead sourcing, negotiation, and pricing strategies across multiple supplier agreements.
• Prepare RFPs, evaluate suppliers, and present vendor responses to leadership.

Skills

Tech sourcing

IT procurement

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

RFP expertise

Negotiation

Data analysis

MS Excel

PowerPoint

SQL basics

Tools

Spend analytics

e-procurement tools

Smartsheet

Job description

***Position is hybrid and based in Franklin, TN. Relocation to TN available***

Loews Hotels & Co is a leading owner and operator of luxury hotels with a portfolio of hotels and resorts in the United States. Located in major city centers and resort destinations from coast to coast, the Loews portfolio features one‑of‑a‑kind properties that go beyond Four Diamond standards and embrace their 'uniquely local' community in order to curate exciting, approachable and local travel experiences for guests.

Who We Are

Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.

Growth and belonging start here; you'll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role‑from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT‑offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.

What We Offer

• Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company match
• Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement, Paid Pet Bereavement
• Training & Development opportunities, career growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more

What We're Looking For

This role leads sourcing and contracting in a high‑volume, multi‑state environment, partnering with internal stakeholders to define requirements across hardware, software, services, and equipment. Responsibilities include managing complex RFPs, evaluating suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, and delivering analysis that supports strategic decision‑making. The position works closely with Information Technology and Governance teams, serving as a strategic advisor who translates business needs into actionable sourcing plans and ensures alignment with organizational priorities.

The role oversees the full sourcing lifecycle‑from market research and RFP development through bid analysis, negotiation, and contract execution‑while ensuring strong supplier performance, service quality, timely delivery, and adherence to contractual commitments. The Sourcing Contract Manager, Information & Technology, collaborates with Procurement, Payment Services, Legal, Risk Management, IT, IT Security & Governance, and Finance, and reports to the Associate Director, Hotel Acquisition & Operating Analytics.

Who You Are

• A relationship builder with a dynamic approach to developing connections
• A continually curious forward thinker who loves to find creative solutions
• A team builder with the ability to establish a strong following
• Comfortable with taking the lead in a variety of settings
• Collaborator who excels in an exciting, ever‑evolving environment

What You Will Do

• Build/establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with financial, operational, and IT internal stakeholders to ensure complete understanding of the business needs and alignment in development and execution of sourcing initiatives.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships; hold suppliers accountable for meeting performance standards, ensuring quality, and delivery of contractual commitments
• Conducts supplier quarterly performance reviews, bid evaluations, contract assessments, and comprehensive product evaluations to ensure alignment with quality, cost, and service expectations.
• Proactively assess sourcing opportunities by analyzing IT spend data, identifying category purchasing trends, evaluating market conditions, and reviewing expiring contracts to develop data‑driven strategic sourcing recommendations
• Leverage e-Business tools including RFP platforms, spend analytics, supplier intelligence, competitive bidding, and contract lifecycle management systems to drive sourcing efficiency and informed decision‑making.
• Acquire and maintain a strong technical understanding of the services and products sourced to ensure informed decision‑making and effective supplier management.
• Lead and execute sourcing, negotiation, and pricing strategies for multiple supplier agreements concurrently across national, multi-location, and single-property environments.
• Prepare and develop RFPs, identify and evaluate qualified suppliers in accordance with Loews standards, analyze and present vendor RFP responses to executive leadership, conduct strategic negotiations and provide well‑supported business case recommendations
• Responsible for contract execution in coordination with Legal, Risk Management, and IT Governance, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
• Manages Information Technology (IT) service and supply contract renewals and terminations, ensuring optimal contract terms and coverage.
• Adhere to sourcing strategies by evaluating sourcing alternatives, identifying the optimal sourcing methodology, and establishing project plans and timelines to deliver effective value‑driven sourcing solutions.
• Create comprehensive project plans, timelines, and key milestone benchmarks to ensure the timely and efficient execution of business needs
• Read, interpret, have a clear understanding, and communicate technology contract terms.
• Identify, track, and report annual cost savings achieved against budget; prepare and present findings to the Associate Director, Hotel Acquisition & Operating Analytics & IT Leadership
• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in‑depth evaluation of variable factors
• Provide regular status updates on all initiatives to the Associate Director, Hotel Acquisition & Operating Analytics and IT Leadership; proactively and promptly escalation issues to resolve roadblocks to maintain momentum
• Develop and deliver executive‑level PowerPoint presentations to leadership, effectively communicating sourcing strategies, insights and outcomes
• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs

Your Experience Includes

• Minimum 2+ years of Technology sourcing/procurement experience, including IT hardware, software, and SaaS.
• Strong analytical, business process, and problem‑solving skills; able to interpret specifications and make sound decisions.
• Proficient with technology systems such as spend analytics and e‑procurement tools; working knowledge of Smartsheet.
• Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities.
• Ability to conduct and interpret sourcing analyses and translate results into actionable recommendations.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Highly organized with effective time‑management skills; able to prioritize in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Motivated, results‑oriented, and adaptable; a team‑oriented self‑starter with a solution‑focused mindset.
• Knowledge of supply chain, technical process sourcing, and IT procurement best practices, tools, and principles.
• RFP Software Platform Experience preferred