Procurement Manager; Local at Crowne Plaza

About Us

At Crowne Plaza®, we want our guests to feel able to do their best, achieve their goals and be recognized for their success. We’re Making Business Travel Work by Bringing Humanity to Business Travel. We challenge the old world of business that is overly formal, rigid and where guests feel like a room number rather than a person. We embrace the new world of business with caring and flexibility – through hotel colleagues who Dare to Connect!

We describe the Service Style at Crowne Plaza hotels with the following guiding principles:

• Dare to Make the First Move: We are proactive and positive, the first to greet, say hello and take action to help our guests.
• Adapt to the Moment: We can read our guest’s moods and needs and adjust our pace, tone and actions accordingly.
• Relate to Business Needs: We prioritize the right things that help our guests be productive.
• Enable Quality Downtime: We get to know guests and give recommendations that help them make the most of their free time.

Develop and maintain procurement processes to support senior management decisions. Prepare effective reports and presentations for leadership meetings, review queries and drive corrective action. Use analytical tools to highlight concerns and automate process where possible.

• Develop and maintain accurate and timely quote, order and payment processes. Educate executives and professionals on procedures for compliance and best practices. Modify processes based on feedback and changing business needs.
• Drive efficiency in reporting, processes and procedures. Establish performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, present data and recommendations to executive management.
• Execute special research and analysis projects with procurement, contract managers and other critical staff functions to provide consistent data and assumptions.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, laws, rules and regulations.
• Coach and develop team members: hire, fire, assess, discipline, document performance, recommend salary and classification changes, and advise staff on technical or operational problems.

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, IS, Purchasing Management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

At least 6+ years progressive work experience in procurement or supply chain management, financial or business analysis, technology, contract management or asset management. 3-5 years managing teams, demonstrating ability to lead, build trust, and deliver results.

Knowledge of product and service needs, financial analysis, and contract terms in a technology environment. Familiarity with changing technologies and providers. Experience with technology, telecommunications, and services negotiations preferred. Ability to scope projects, influence others, present arguments, and manage conflicting viewpoints. Consistent implementation of process improvement initiatives while achieving business results.

Significant impact on financial planning, cost management and procurement. Define procurement, contract compliance processes and standards. Manage supplier contracts and asset metrics. Solve problems and make decisions on pricing, purchasing trends, and performance to optimize results.

Internal:
Works with technology leaders, senior management, Finance and Project Managers.

External:
Vendors, Hotel General Managers, MIS Managers, owners, industry specialists.

Work performed in a normal office environment.

Highly competitive salary and benefits package. Tailored support to grow in a global hospitality company with over 6845 hotels. Join us at .