IT Sourcing Category Manager (Software, SaaS Solutions & Hardware)

Strategic Sourcing Manager - Information & Technology

Loews Hotels & Co is a leading owner and operator of luxury hotels with a portfolio consisting of 26 hotels and resorts in the United States. Located in major city centers and resort destinations from coast to coast, the Loews portfolio features one-of-a-kind properties that go beyond Four Diamond standards and embrace their "uniquely local" community in order to curate exciting, approachable and local travel experiences for guests.

Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co. operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. and Canada. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations. Growth and belonging start here; you'll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every rolefrom Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IToffers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Creating a team member experience where you belong no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you, is a daily focus for us.

What We Offer :

• Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company match
• Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement
• Pet Insurance and Paid Pet Bereavement
• Training & Development opportunities, career growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more

What We're Looking For :

This position provides sourcing & contracting direction and leadership in a high-volume, multi-state environment. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining strong partnerships with key internal stakeholders to define requirements for the procurement initiatives across critical categories including hardware, software, services and equipment. Key responsibilities include leading the development and execution of complex RFPs, identifying and evaluating qualified suppliers, and negotiating favorable contractual terms and creating and delivering sophisticated analysis to support strategic decision-making across Loews Hotels. This position partners closely with Information Technology & Governance teams to execute sourcing strategies and contracts. Acting as a strategic advisor, this role requires a deep understanding of business needs, translating them into actionable sourcing plans. The position is responsible for providing subject matter expertise, aligning procurement initiatives with the organizational priorities, and driving execution with a strong focus on timeliness, and deliverable and measurable business outcomes to meet business goals and objectives.

By applying industry best practices and sound processes, this position will drive the sourcing, contract, and negotiation process with suppliers from the initial planning and market research through RFP development, bid analysis, negotiations, contract terms and execution of agreements. The role is accountable for securing favorable outcomes that align with the needs of both our corporate office and hotel operations. This position also ensures ongoing supplier performance, including first-in-class service quality, timely product delivery, management of substitute items and adherence to contractual commitments, while consistently supporting that our internal stakeholders' needs are met.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager -Information & Technology will collaborate regularly with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders across various levels of the organization. Key internal partners include Procurement, Payment Services, Legal, Risk Management, Information Technology, IT Security and Governance, and Finance. This role requires strong relationship management and communication skills. The Strategic Sourcing Manager-Information & Technology reports directly to the Associate Director, Hotel Acquisition & Operating Analytics.

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