Procurement Manager, Sourcing and Contracting (Professional Services)
- Works closely with stakeholders and sourcing teams to understand Professional Services sourcing needs in multiple Professional Services sub-categories, ensuring alignment with stakeholder requirements.
- Leads sourcing, contracting, category management and negotiations on assigned projects and manages a range of projects aimed at driving total cost of ownership (TCO), innovation, continuous improvement, and other benefits for IHG.
- Help lead overall category planning and strategy for Professional Services
- Executes on global sourcing events and other similar initiatives.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including market analysis, RFP/RFQ development, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract execution.
- Conduct in-depth research and benchmarking, using data and analytics to guide decision-making and lead successful negotiations.
- Contributes to creating, implementing and supporting Sourcing Management processes, while guiding and working with cross-functional teams.
- Effectively handles sourcing, demand management, and continuous improvement projects within IHG's sourcing model to achieve business goals.
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across business units (Finance, HR, Legal, IT, etc.) to ensure sourcing strategies support functional goals.
- Addresses issues raised by suppliers, stakeholders, and internal teams, escalating challenges to leadership when necessary.
- Adapts quickly to changes within IHG's evolving procurement processes, technology, and operating model.
- Collaborate with legal and business partners on contract development, including terms for SLAs, pricing, and performance metrics.
- Delivers increased value (savings, cost avoidance) and reduced risk, benefiting stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies, governance frameworks, and risk management procedures.
- Expertise in Management Consulting, Tax and Audit, HR Services, Legal and Contingent Labor categories, and their interrelationships.
- Collaborates and delivers in matrixed team environments.
- Effective project management and customer-focused, results-oriented mindset.
- Analytical, insight-driven decision-making.
- Comfortable managing ambiguity in a fast-changing environment.
- Strong knowledge of Professional Services categories (e.g., consulting, legal, financial, HR, contingent workforce).
- Strong understanding of category plan implementation and procurement processes.
- Proven negotiation, influencing, and contract management capabilities.
- Skilled in legal aspects, RFI/P leadership, and procurement technicalities.
- High accountability, ownership, and agility to work fast without sacrificing quality or cost.
- Value-driven with strong negotiation and conflict management skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
- Inquisitive, passionate about learning, and adept at advising senior stakeholders.
- Experienced in managing complex supplier relationships.
- Advanced proficiency in procurement tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, GEP) and Microsoft Excel/Power BI.
- Hospitality Industry (Preferred but not required)
- Experience working with retail/franchised organizations, specifically preferred in the lodging/hotel sub-industry.
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