FF&E Category Manager

IHG•Atlanta, GA

11h•$95,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for executing the AMER FF&E procurement category strategy, leading U.S. execution and supporting delivery in Canada and Latin America. The Category Manager will manage supplier contracts, lead day-to-day sourcing activities, develop strong supplier relationships, and analyze spend data to identify optimization opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders such as Brand, Design, and other procurement teams is essential to advance FF&E initiatives and promote a culture of collaboration and high performance. The role also involves providing commercial insight and guidance to stakeholders and contributing to continuous improvement within the procurement team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in procurement, supply chain, business, or related field.
Typically 5+ years of progressive procurement and sourcing experience.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and apply a data-driven mindset to support sound business decisions, with comfort navigating imperfect or incomplete data.
Strategic thinker with the ability to identify transformational opportunities, build cross-functional support, and drive execution that delivers meaningful business impact.
Proven experience managing supplier contracts and complex supplier relationships.
Strong organizational, project management, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Solid understanding of FF&E cost drivers, supplier markets, and category trends in the Americas.
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, capable of collaborating across teams and preparing clear reports and presentations.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with procurement tools, analytics platforms, or digital sourcing solutions preferred.
Awareness of supplier diversity, sustainability, and responsible sourcing principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

Execute the AMER FF&E procurement category strategy, leading U.S. execution and partnering with colleagues to support delivery in Canada and Latin America.
Manage supplier contracts, including administration, compliance monitoring, and renewal processes, ensuring alignment with procurement policies and business objectives.
Lead day-to-day sourcing activities, including supporting RFP processes, supplier negotiations, and contract management to drive cost savings, value, and supply continuity.
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationship management practices, including monitoring KPIs, conducting business reviews, and ensuring adherence to responsible and sustainable sourcing standards.
Analyze spend data and market trends to identify opportunities for cost optimization, risk mitigation, and category performance improvement, providing actionable insights to senior procurement leadership.
Collaborate closely with Brand, Design, and other internal stakeholders to advance FF&E initiatives while ensuring owner perspectives remain central to decision-making.
Partner with FF&E peers and the broader Americas Procurement team to promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement team, supporting timely delivery of projects and contracts.
Manage a complex supplier base and category spend, ensuring effective demand management and supplier engagement.
Provide commercial insight and guidance to internal and external stakeholders to align procurement activities with business needs.