Procurement Manager

Travel + Leisure Co.

14d

About The Position

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide. The Procurement Manager is responsible for the procurement of FF&E for our Renovation projects. Projects will meet established budgets, standards, and timeline while implementing the design specifications to ensure a successful renovation. They are a team leader working with a Buyer and coordinating with Design, Project Management and Resort Operations regularly throughout each project.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree requested.
4+ years of experience purchasing in a timeshare or hospitality or construction environment.
Demonstrates professionalism and positive attitude.
Demonstrate negotiation skills with proven track record of achieving year to year cost reductions and lead time reductions.
Must be extremely flexible and able to successfully manage multiple simultaneous projects and tasks.
Must possess good judgment and independent decision-making abilities.
Monitors possible risk, able to identify the underlying reasons or facts and develop mitigation plans.
Strong analytical, organization, finance negotiation, project management and presentation skills.
Solid understanding of ethical procurement practices.
Promotes good customer service both internal and external.
Possess excellent communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
Proficient in Microsoft applications

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage all activities related to procurement from intent to purchase through delivery and turnover.
Must meet deliverables in scope, schedule and budget for renovations for vacation ownership properties.
Review, quantify, and bid project specifications with appropriately aligned vendors to determine the best supplier
Financial planning and cost management, improving efficiencies, and tracking purchases and savings for each individual project.
Track and report on procurement and expediting, and ensure complete and timely delivery of the FF&E.
Develop and foster relationships with vendors and identify new vendors for approval.
Maintain Brand Standards with vendors, Designers and Project Management.
Be responsible for implementing standard commodities and pricing while focusing on one general commodity to provide oversite and expertise to other team members.
Develop relationships with teammates through collaboration and communication to create a cost effective and efficient project management environment.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending accounts
Life and accident coverage
Disability
Depending on position, paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)
Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure - speak to your recruiter for additional information)
Legal and identify theft plan
Voluntary income protection benefits
Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
Employee Assistance Program