Director, Procurement (Hotels) at Sonesta International Hotels Corporation in Newton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

The Director, Procurement position is integral to Sonesta's effort to capitalize on the potential benefit of the scale created by recent transactions. This position will work with internal stakeholders to identify current and future needs and to design/identify and implement the appropriate personnel structure and technology solutions necessary to achieve desired outcome(s). In addition, the Director, Procurement will be responsible for the documentation, implementation and enforcement of procurement policies and procedures across the entirety of Sonesta's managed portfolio. The ideal candidate is an organized leader, has data and analysis capabilities, strong business acumen, project management experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, can adapt to shifting priorities, and is comfortable working within a fast pace and dynamic environment. This position requires a steadfast analytical mindset, strong collaboration skills and the ability to excel in a demanding environment, while maintaining a composed, professional demeanor. A high degree of ownership, initiative, interaction and teamwork is required to be effective in this role. Strategy/Planning Manage the development of a value proposition for the department focused on leveraging organizational scale to deliver efficient and economically beneficial procurement services Maintain detailed knowledge of the hospitality procurement space and continuously assess current systems and processes to ensure alignment with trends and organizational goals Maintain knowledge of market prices and ensure Sonesta is positioned to maintain a competitive position Develop department structure capable of responding to recent scale and prepared to leverage benefits of future growth Work with all stakeholders to establish cost effective strategic sourcing objectives Operational/Functional Assess current procurement technology solution, determine alignment with established goals and objectives, and create plan of action for improvement Establish, document and enforce procurement policies and procedures Establish and implement a comprehensive purchase order system Evaluate existing supplier agreements in order to document key dates and terms Evaluate current suppliers for fitness and develop a system for continuous evaluation of all suppliers with which the company does business Financial Management Audit company's existing spend with key suppliers and document opportunities for qualitative and quantitative improvement Establish appropriate targets and benchmarks for both suppliers and Sonesta's own purchasing behaviors Analyze and compare financial reports and pricing proposals from suppliers in order to obtain optimal pricing and terms. Organizational Management & Development Attract, train, and motivate the best talent Ensure team members receive proper training applicable to their position and career aspirations and in accordance with company policy and/or local laws Responsible for monitoring, measuring, and recognizing performance of team members who directly report to the role and indirect reports Support, comply and promote company initiative, policies and guidelines Handle employee issues in a professional and timely manner Leading with Passion Responsible for ensuring success through the eyes of employees, guests, and owners Utilize and collaborate with resources across different departments and corporate office Capable of influencing employees to perform to their highest standard and establishing a trusting environment to enrich the culture Focus on the mission and well-being of the department, hotel, and company as a whole Lead by example and operate with integrity and respect Inspire your team to embrace and demonstrate our values and GUEST People Standards Bachelor's Degree 10+ years of purchasing experience in a management role. Well-developed and effective team facilitation and leadership skills; able to establish cooperative and accountable team environment Experience managing a team in direct and matrix organizations. Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and prioritization Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills; self-starter, positive, high energy; demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior management, peers and entry-level employees; ability to work cross-functionally to support meeting and exceeding customer expectations Ability to drive a sense of purpose to the team and lead team towards a common goal; ability to act as a positive role model to peers and team members Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and able to manage priorities well Excellent written and verbal communication skills. This includes excellent listening skills, concise communications and targeting the message to specific audiences Proficiency in MS Office Suites of products, (Visio, OneNote, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Infogram) Proficiency in use of project planning tools (MS Project, ServiceNow, etc.) Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account with Company Match, 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match, Paid Vacation and Sick Days, Sonesta Hotel Discounts, Educational Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, Company Paid Life Insurance, Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance and Various Employee Perks and Discounts. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.