Procurement Manager, Sourcing and Contracting (Professional Services)

IHG•Atlanta, GA

1d•$105,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for overseeing the contracting process for Professional Services categories, including Management Consulting, Tax and Audit, HR Services, Contingent Labor, and Legal. The position involves working with specialized software and cloud providers, leading sourcing, contracting, category management, and negotiations for assigned events. Collaboration with onshore sourcing teams, business partners, and cross-functional teams in finance, legal, and privacy is crucial. This is an opportunity for a procurement professional to impact IHG’s procurement strategy and drive business value.

Requirements

Expertise in Management Consulting, Tax and Audit, HR Services, Legal and Contingent Labor categories, and their interrelationships.
Collaborates and delivers in matrixed team environments.
Effective project management and customer-focused, results-oriented mindset.
Analytical, insight-driven decision-making.
Comfortable managing ambiguity in a fast-changing environment.
Strong knowledge of Professional Services categories (e.g., consulting, legal, financial, HR, contingent workforce).
Strong understanding of category plan implementation and procurement processes.
Proven negotiation, influencing, and contract management capabilities.
Skilled in legal aspects, RFI/P leadership, and procurement technicalities.
High accountability, ownership, and agility to work fast without sacrificing quality or cost.
Value-driven with strong negotiation and conflict management skills.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
Inquisitive, passionate about learning, and adept at advising senior stakeholders.
Experienced in managing complex supplier relationships.
Advanced proficiency in procurement tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, GEP) and Microsoft Excel/Power BI.

Nice To Haves

Hospitality Industry (Preferred but not required)
Experience working with retail/franchised organizations, specifically preferred in the lodging/hotel sub-industry.

Responsibilities

Works closely with stakeholders and sourcing teams to understand Professional Services sourcing needs in multiple Professional Services sub-categories, ensuring alignment with stakeholder requirements.
Leads sourcing, contracting, category management and negotiations on assigned projects and manages a range of projects aimed at driving total cost of ownership (TCO), innovation, continuous improvement, and other benefits for IHG.
Help lead overall category planning and strategy for Professional Services.
Executes on global sourcing events and other similar initiatives.
Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including market analysis, RFP/RFQ development, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract execution.
Conduct in-depth research and benchmarking, using data and analytics to guide decision-making and lead successful negotiations.
Contributes to creating, implementing and supporting Sourcing Management processes, while guiding and working with cross-functional teams.
Effectively handles sourcing, demand management, and continuous improvement projects within IHG’s sourcing model to achieve business goals.
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across business units (Finance, HR, Legal, IT, etc.) to ensure sourcing strategies support functional goals.
Addresses issues raised by suppliers, stakeholders, and internal teams, escalating challenges to leadership when necessary.
Adapts quickly to changes within IHG's evolving procurement processes, technology, and operating model.
Collaborate with legal and business partners on contract development, including terms for SLAs, pricing, and performance metrics.
Delivers increased value (savings, cost avoidance) and reduced risk, benefiting stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies, governance frameworks, and risk management procedures.