Description:

Do you see yourself as a ProcurementCategory Manager – Food & Beverage?

What's

your passion? Whether you're into tennis, shopping or karaoke, at IHG we're

interested in YOU. At IHG we employ people who apply the same amount of care

and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests

at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this

to join our friendly and professional team.

IHG

Americas’ Regional Corporate Office is centrally located at the beautiful

Ravinia Complex just outside Atlanta’s Perimeter (I-285), offering a convenient

commute from all areas of Metro Atlanta. In addition to being easily accessible

from all major highways, the complex provides a free shuttle service between

the office, the nearby Perimeter Mall and MARTA train station for alternative

commuting options during business hours. Our office complex offers many

amenities and personal conveniences, including and on-site dry cleaner, private

health club, wellness center and restaurants. Atlanta, situated near the North

Georgia Mountains, has something for everyone, world class educational

institutions, interactive venues, historical sites, beautiful performing arts

facilities, professional sports teams – Braves, Falcons, and Hawks, and is home

to unique venues including CNN, the Georgia Aquarium, The King Center, World of

Coca-Cola, The Carter Center, High Museum of Art, and Zoo Atlanta.

Job Summary

Procurement

and Cost Efficiency is a dynamic team with global reach. We nurture and develop

strategic relationships with our supply base, enabling us to maximize value for

IHG and our Owners. We partner internally to bring commerciality across our

business and directly support the delivery of our Brand programs. We are

strategic in our view, with fast-paced execution. It’s an exciting place to be,

where you will no doubt learn a lot and be able to make a real impact!

The

Category Management team is the commercial architect of how we buy from the

different supply markets. The team has global responsibility for suppliers

and supply markets with several billion dollars of global spend annually.

Our category team have an intimate knowledge of the suppliers and coupled with

an understanding of business requirements they lead the development of sourcing

strategies which deliver benefits to our owners and corporate functions through

leveraging scale, managing risk and igniting innovation.

We

have roles in our Food & Beverage and Hotel Operations teams; these teams

are responsible for leading and implementing the category strategies

determining how we approach the suppliers and supply markets. Our category

managers are skilled in the category management and sourcing process, have experience of delivering end to end

category strategies and may have some experience in Food, Beverages,

Engineering, Energy, Linens, Consumables and Operating items for our

hotels. Direct category experience is not essential as we are looking for

strategic thinkers who can work on a global scale and develop the multi-year

category strategy to deliver cost savings, security of supply, quality and

operational efficiency to our owners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category plans for L3 categories

• Build a deep understanding of supply markets and the implications for IHG

• Develop and execute a pipeline of projects to drive TCO, innovation, continuous improvement and cost benefits to IHG and Owners

• Successful execution of sourcing, demand management and continuous improvement projects to deliver business objectives

• Provide commercial challenge to business stakeholders typically up to VP level

• Develop and deliver successful supplier relationship management plans

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors’ Degree in Business, Economics,

Finance, Statistics, or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination

of education and work-related experience.

Experience

• Proficient in the Category Management methodology and procurement processes

• Track record of developing and implementing Category Plans

• Category management experience in a global organization

• Demonstrated ability to analyse and provide insight on supply markets

• Strong procurement technical skills, legal knowledge and RFI/P leadership

• Experience of managing complex supplier relationships

• Capable of leading and being part of matrixed team in a project environment

• Good negotiation and influencing skills

• Effective project management skills

• Up to 20% travel required

In return we'll give you a competitive financial

and benefits package which can include healthcare and dental coverage,

disability and life insurance, and a matched 401(k) program. Hotel discounts

worldwide are available as well as the chance to work with a great team of

people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.

You musthave the legal right to work in this country

So what's your passion? Please click "Apply

Online" and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG.

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities /

Females / Disabled / Veterans

Job: Finance & Business Support

Location: GA-Atlanta

Requisition ID: R146059