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Procurement Specialist - 1 Year Contract

Hotel Brand:
Location: Canada, Toronto

Hotel: Corp Canada, 225 Front St W, M5V 2X3

Job number: 149614

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Role Purpose 

Supports the successful launch of new hotel properties by coordinating and executing procurement activities related to Operating Supplies & Equipment (OS&E).  This role bridges the gap between internal teams and external stakeholders (Owner, developers, and suppliers) to ensure timely, brand-compliant, and cost-effective delivery of all OS&E items to new properties.  

 

Key Accountabilities 

  • Collaborate with Brand, Design, and New Openings teams to create, refine, and maintain comprehensive opening lists tailored to each new property.  

  • Act as the primary procurement contact for Owners, developers, and third-party procurement agents, ensuring alignment on project scope, timelines, and brand standards.  

  • Coordinate and manage the end-to-end purchase order review process.  

  • Track procurement schedules, monitor order status, and proactively address any delays or challenges in the supply chain.  

  • Oversee delivery and installation schedules to ensure OS&E items arrive on time and in full, ready for property opening.  

  • Maintain accurate procurement documentation, budgets, and report for project stakeholders.  

  • Ensure all purchased items comply with brand specifications and quality requirements.  

  • Support the resolution of any discrepancies or issues arising from deliveries, damage, or supplier performance.  

  • Provide regular status updates and reporting to internal teams and project stakeholders.  

  • Respond in a timely manner to stakeholder requests  

  • Prioritize workload to ensure delivery of projects within agreed SLA’s  

 

Decision Rights 

Owns 

  • Escalate vendor performance issues and recommend alternative suppliers.  

  • Provide substitutions/ solutions in alignment with Design and meeting Brand standards  

  • Prioritize procurement activities and allocate tasks across multiple openings.  

 

Influences 

  • Development and refinement of brand OS&E through feedback and sourcing insights.  

  • Opening project timelines through procurement planning and proactive coordination.  

  • Owners and developers experience via professional representation and issue resolution.  

 

Key Metrics 

  • New hotels open on time with full, brand-compliant OS&E installation.  

  • Procurement activities stay within approved budget & schedule.  

  • Strong partnerships developed with internal teams and external stakeholders  

  • Proactive identification and mitigation of risks in the procurement process.  

 

Key Skills & Experiences 

Education 

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience  

Experience  

  • 3-5 years of progressive work-related experience in procurement, preferably within the hospitality industry or a project-based procurement role.  

  • Strong understanding of OS&E categories and brand standard requirements.  

  • Excellent organization, communication, and stakeholder management skills.  

  • Proficiency with procurement systems and Microsoft Office Suites.    

  • Advanced PowerPoint, Excel and Smartsheet.  

  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and adapt to shifting priorities.  

  • Knowledge of logistics and international supply chain considerations is a plus.  

  • Procurement experience in large organization.  

  • Capable of being part of a matrixed team in a project environment.  

  • Demonstrated negotiations and influencing skills.  

  • Effective procurement management skills 

 

Location  

This job is primarily remote. The selected candidate should reside in or near Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 

 

The salary range for this role is $65,000 to $75,000.

Who we are

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.

Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.

We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.

We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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