Strategic Sourcing & Contracting Leader

loewshotels; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Employee hotel rates

Job summary

Loews Hotels & Co is seeking an experienced sourcing and contracting leader to drive high‑volume, multi‑state initiatives. You will manage vendor relationships, develop negotiation strategies, and oversee RFPs through contract execution, ensuring compliance and cost savings across properties.

You will collaborate with hotel teams, Legal, Finance, and Procurement Services to optimize terms and align with brand standards while advancing enterprise initiatives and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of directly related supply chain or procurement experience.
• Experience in OS&E, F&B, FF&E, Capital, Reserves and MRO preferred.
• Strong analytical, business process analysis and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Skilled with technology‑based systems including spend analytics and e‑procurement tools.
• Excellent oral, written and verbal communication skills.
• High motivation and results‑oriented work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute sourcing projects, including negotiation strategy, RFP development, supplier selection, business case creation, project management, and contract execution.
• Manage supply contracts to ensure optimal terms, compliance, and coverage.
• Oversee sourcing initiatives across multiple locations, including cross‑functional leadership of competitive bidding events.
• Proactively identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Maintain strong technical knowledge of sourced products and services.
• Build and sustain relationships with financial and operational teams to support sourcing strategies.
• Track and report savings, compliance, and variances to the Associate Director of Sourcing, Contracting & Vendor Management.
• Leverage e‑business tools for spend analysis, supplier intelligence, competitive bidding, and contract management.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Contract management

Vendor management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Spend analytics

E-procurement tools

Job description

Loews Hotels & Co is seeking an experienced sourcing and contracting leader to drive high‑volume, multi‑state initiatives. You will manage vendor relationships, develop negotiation strategies, and oversee RFPs through contract execution, ensuring compliance and cost savings across properties.

You will collaborate with hotel teams, Legal, Finance, and Procurement Services to optimize terms and align with brand standards while advancing enterprise initiatives and process improvements.