Director, Global Strategic Procurement

At Pursuit, we offer more than just a place to visit, we create opportunities for our guests to truly connect with iconic destinations. Our experiences include world‑class attractions and distinctive lodges, all designed to highlight the unique beauty of each location. Beyond that, we offer thoughtfully crafted restaurants, retail, and transportation services that help our guests immerse themselves fully in the experience.

What ties it all together are the friendly faces you’ll find along the way, the thoughtful amenities, and the delightful details that make every visit feel personal and unforgettable.

Pursuit is hiring a Director of Global Strategic Procurement to take the reins of our established global purchasing function and drive it toward further maturity and optimization.

In this newly created leadership role, the successful candidate will collaborate with Pursuit operations teams on the purchasing and procurement of key goods and services, own vendor and supplier management activities, and continue to develop and grow our centralized procurement program. This role focuses on maturing the Company’s global procurement capability and refining procurement policies and procedures, all while maintaining a high degree of business partnership with operations teams globally.

The Director will report to the Chief Platform Officer and will oversee an effective strategic procurement and supplier management program with a strong emphasis on quality, cost optimization, supply availability, and social and environmental compliance in connection with the company’s Promise to Place initiative.

He or she will work closely with internal teams and vendors on innovative approaches and partnerships, leading complex supplier negotiations and managing contractual agreements in concert with the business. This role requires strong leadership and the ability to cooperate with and positively influence the procurement process across Pursuit, with the goal of executing procurement strategies to reduce costs and improve margins while simultaneously maintaining or improving the guest and team member experience.

• Mature the Function:
  Lead the next phase of the global strategic procurement initiative, evolving existing strategies, policies, and procedures to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• field Support &
  
  Coaching:
  
  Actively coach, train, and provide ongoing support and leadership to field‑based procurement teams in operating geographies to ensure alignment with global strategies and best practices.
• GPO Management:
  Manage the company’s relationship with our third‑party Group Procurement Organization to better capitalize on cost savings opportunities and maximize the value of the partnership.
• Brand Standards & Amenities:
  Liaise with operations and brand leaders regarding product and guest room amenity standards, leading the procurement strategy and sourcing for those specific items.
• Strategy Execution:
  Deliver annual cost savings and margin expansion through the continued execution and optimization of global purchasing capabilities spanning people, process, and technology.
• Triple Win:
  Partner with operating and support services teams to achieve the triple win: higher quality products, lower costs, and alignment with Promise to Place environmental focus.
• Metrics & Planning:
  Develop and execute annual procurement business plans; establish and communicate short and long‑term savings targets, key performance metrics, and toolsets for defining and monitoring success.
• Procure‑to‑Pay & Systems:
  Liaise with Accounting and Information Technology to establish clear Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) processes and actively participate in the design and implementation of the company’s future state purchasing and procurement system.
• One‑Team Mindset:
  Maintain a culture of inclusion between the central procurement team and operational personnel responsible for local purchasing, fostering cooperation and encouraging the sharing of information to achieve desired outcomes.
• Vendor Management:
  Take a leadership role in vendor and supplier management and negotiation of commercial terms with suppliers.
• Travel:
  Travel to Pursuit operating…