Job Description
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:
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The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 10 years:
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In a leadership role: Requires 5 years of experience leading a team of professionals engaged in developing and executing indirect procurement programs or cost savings initiatives
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In a technical role: Requires 10 years of experience engaged in developing and delivering indirect procurement programs or cost savings initiatives
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A bachelor’s degree in a program related to the functional area can count for 3 of the ten-year requirement
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An MBA or a master’s level degree in a program related to the functional area can count for an additional 2 years of the ten-year requirement
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In the industry: 3-5 years of Hospitality, F&B and/or Retail experience
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Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or CIPS preferred
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Specialized Training:
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Training that leads to an expert level understanding of strategic sourcing, category management, procurement best practices, and business systems
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Training in contract law, negotiation strategies, and supplier relationship management preferred
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Specialized Skillset/Competencies/Traits:
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Demonstrated expertise leading procurement transformations and delivering measurable cost savings and operational improvements
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Exceptional negotiation skills with proven track record of securing favorable commercial terms in complex, high-value agreements
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Strong analytical capabilities with ability to leverage spend data and market intelligence to drive strategic decision-making
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Excellent communication skills with ability to influence senior leadership and build cross-functional partnerships
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Advanced software skills with Excel, SAP, and other accounting packages
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Advanced business acumen and also has the strategic mindset required to understand the long-term implications of procurement decisions and to advance the organization’s goals
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Demonstrated history of anticipating the needs of the business and complex stakeholders