Strategic Sourcing Manager; FF&E - Caribbean, hospitality Group

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager, FF&E Company: Large Hospitality Group

Our thriving hospitality group partner is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager (FF&E experience) to lead their dynamic team and ensure the smooth operation of our properties, including retail operations, restaurants, sporting venues, and international brands. This role focuses on procuring goods and services from suppliers who share our commitment to ethical and sustainable practices. If you have a strong background in developing and implementing sourcing strategies that align with the social responsibility and sustainability goals for a large hospitality group(s), as well as a strong background in Food and Beverage outlet maintenance, a keen understanding of F&B maintenance dynamics.

• Monitor, manage, analyze vendor performance to help to ensure effective delivery and quality of product and service to our stakeholder, and improve supply chain process seamlessly operate.
• Respond to sourcing needs to provide resources for project and design.
• Perform pricing analysis on active projects against contracted FF&E quotes.
• Key internal clients of the FF&E Sourcing team include Design and technical service team.
• Work with Strategic Sourcing Director to achieve business objectives through projects.
• Develop and issue RFP/RFQ materials for pricing analysis and vendor selection, and project manage incoming bids and samples for review and analysis by Strategic Sourcing Director and interior design team.
• Regularly manage and maintain active pricing databases and published materials to support the project.
• Coordinate with vendors as needed on property issues and problem resolution to foster project success. Will work with vendors on resolution of issues at the property level.
• Monitor the performance of suppliers against contractual standards and collaborate with vendors to achieve continuous improvements in costs and performance.
• Attend industry events and other opportunities to grow a robust potential vendor network.
• Visit current and potential manufacturer partner factory locations to evaluate production quality, systems, and production potential, and foster vendor partnerships.
• This role requires travel up to 25% of the time, including occasional trips with short notice.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or related field preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience sourcing FF&E or related interior design experience required
• A demonstrated understanding of Hospitality FF&E procurement and project management.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, multi-task.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture strong partnerships across different constituencies including internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Possesses good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong PC Skills (MS Office).
• Excellent leadership, problem solving, project management and presentation skills.
• Competitive base salary of $65,000 - $75,000 USD.
• Additional benefits package.

If you are a dynamic, results-driven Strategic Sourcing Manager (FF&E experience) looking to take the next step in your career and be part of a thriving large hospitality group in the Caribbean, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

• Join our team and help us deliver excellence in customer service from the heart of the Caribbean!