Regional Director of Procurement (Western United States - CA, WA, AZ)
Based out of the Regional Procurement Office in Los Angeles (CA) at Fairmont Century Plaza and reporting to the Vice President, Procurement, North & Central America, the Regional Director of Procurement will play a key role in delivering on Accor ' s value proposition to owners and shareholders.
What is in it for you:
Discounted hotel rooms and food & beverage rates to employees at our sister properties around the globe.
We provide learning programs through our Academies to promote growth and development so that you can perform at your full potential
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 and WATCH
What you will be doing:
Recruit, lead and develop a team of two procurement professionals into a highly effective and best in class value delivery team
Lead category strategy development and value creation across a wide range of direct and indirect categories for approximately ~$180M in annual spend across 9 flagship properties in California (7), Washington State (1) and Arizona (1)
Develop multi-year enterprise sourcing strategies and value roadmap in collaboration with senior business stakeholders to deliver minimum $7M in incremental procurement value over 3 years
Develop and maintain strong relationships with owner, business units and internal stakeholder groups by continually demonstrating value and breaking down barriers to effective sourcing through polished executive influencing and relationship-building skills
Execute sourcing projects as defined within the portfolio strategy:
Define project goals, timelines, roles and responsibilities, and an overall project management cadence
Apply contemporary methods and innovative approaches, such as total cost of ownership, e-Auctions, should-cost models, and raw material index agreements
Develop comprehensive implementation and communication plans with stakeholders and end users
Ensure involvement of all organizations and individuals impacted
Quantify and document results
Develop and skillfully execute negotiation strategies to achieve desired, pre-agreed outcomes
Develop and deploy standard reporting for key stakeholders that gages satisfaction, engagement and performance against sourcing activities, upcoming contract expirations, supplier performance issues, and other key information
Provide stewardship of strategic sourcing policy as well as solution compliance and adoption throughout the organization
Assess existing Purchasing Operations processes and make rapid recommendations for improvement to assure resources and time spend on areas of highest ROI
Your experience and skills include:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Business Process Management, Analytics, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, management consulting, advisory or professional services role with a demonstrated track record of results and increasing level of responsibility
A strong drive for people management and change management with high degree of resilience and self-motivation
Adaptive to fast paced, constantly changing environments and ability to work as part of a global team to collaborate across geographic and organizational boundaries to deliver better business results and share best practices
Expertise in strategic sourcing and leading multi-category sourcing teams for direct and/or indirect spend
Expertise in negotiations and contracting: including e-sourcing, should-cost models, leveraged agreements, multi-year contracts, complex terms and conditions, performance incentives, and management of corporate risk
Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills; comfortable and credible with both internal stakeholders and external audiences
Strong orientation to team leadership, coaching, collaboration, and positive communication
Demonstrating strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) software
Additional Preferences:
MBA
Retail, Hospitality, Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) or Consulting industry experience
Innovator: Comes up with new, unique solutions and embraces new ideas that have a clear, quantifiable and material positive impact on our business. Learns from past experience and carefully evaluates as well as incorporates learnings in future engagements
Influencer: Develops authentic and meaningful relationships with stakeholders to become a trusted advisor and partner
Acts with Owner ' s Mindset: delivers exceptional results, creates meaningful, tangible and quantifiable value for company and customers
Develops self and Inspires others: dedicated to develop self and supports others to reach their fullest potential Demonstrates passion for the business and gives people a reason to believe anything is possible
Fast, Agile and Empowered: Removes barriers to move faster. Experiments and adapts. Thrives under pressure and fast pace. Brings solutions instead of problems. Challenges the status quo. Has the courage to take an unpopular stance
Strategic & Organizationally Aware: Clearly understands all upstream and downstream implications of his/her work. Tracks and shares external trends, best practices or ideas
Performance Driven and Accountable: Has high performance standards, holds himself/herself and others accountable
Your team and working environment:
What was true in 1966 remains true to this day: The Century Plaza Hotel is part of a visionary development intent on doing what others could only imagine. Previously deemed the "Western White House," (as the only venue outside the White House to host state dinners), Century Plaza's place in history remains unshakeable. A modernized take on luxury and elevated guest experience from product to people enlivens the real wow factor.
This experience begins with a new kind of workplace, one where the energy is contagious, the stories are invigorating, and the challenges present inspiring opportunities to make your mark. We provide an environment of trust, respect, and integrity. A home away from home. Where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. Privacy and personal information are protected. Through Accor's Employee Value Proposition, we ensure fair treatment and a workplace free from discrimination & harassment.
Visa Requirements: Must provide proof of eligibility to be employed in the United States of America.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.
Fairmont Century Plaza is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO M/F/V/D
This position requires vaccination against COVID-19 (exceptions will be made for disabilities/medical conditions and sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law).
Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
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