Procurement Manager, Sourcing and Contracting

• 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 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. 

• 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. 

What we need from you

Professional Services Categories: 

• Expertise in Management Consulting, Tax and Audit, HR Services, Legal and Contingent Labor categories, and their interrelationships. 

Project Teams: 

• 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.

Procurement Function: 

• 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. 

Travel - 10% minimum required

Location - Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) days a week in the ATLANTA office.  This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business.

The salary range for this role is $105,000 to $115,000.  This role is also eligible for bonus pay.  We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K and other benefits to employees.

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