Strategic Sourcing Manager: End-to-End, AI-Driven Value

Choice Hotels International; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Hotel discounts

Job summary

Choice Hotels International is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, drive negotiations, and manage supplier performance across multiple categories. The role partners with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize costs, mitigate risk, and innovate procurement processes using AI-enabled workflows.

The position requires seven+ years in strategic sourcing or related fields, a bachelor’s degree, and strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or related field.
• Experience leading RFx processes from requirements to supplier selection.
• Experience negotiating and administering supplier agreements.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements and sourcing strategies.
• Experience analyzing financial and market data to support procurement decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing initiatives and negotiations independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives across multiple vendor categories.
• Develop RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs communicating business requirements.
• Lead negotiations and manage supplier agreements to optimize terms.
• Build supplier relationships to drive cost savings and value.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and sourcing strategies.
• Analyze proposals, spending, and market data to inform decisions.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements.
• Apply AI-enabled tools to improve procurement processes.
• Support strategic procurement initiatives and projects.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Category management

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Procurement analytics

AI-enabled workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/procurement

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Procurement systems/ERP

Job description

Choice Hotels International is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, drive negotiations, and manage supplier performance across multiple categories. The role partners with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize costs, mitigate risk, and innovate procurement processes using AI-enabled workflows.

The position requires seven+ years in strategic sourcing or related fields, a bachelor’s degree, and strong analytical and negotiation skills.