Sourcing Contract Manager - IT Category

Loews Hotels•Nashville, TN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sourcing Contract Manager leads a high-volume, multi-state sourcing and contracting team and drives enterprise initiatives to improve cost, quality, and processes. The role manages the full contracting lifecycle, from research and RFPs through negotiation and execution, while supporting supplier performance and contract compliance. The manager also maintains a personal portfolio of contracts and collaborates with hotel teams, suppliers, Procurement Services, Legal, and Finance. The position is hybrid and based in Franklin, Tennessee. Relocation to Tennessee is available. The role may require varying schedules to reflect business needs, regular attendance, and participation in mandatory training sessions and meetings.

Requirements

At least 3 years of directly related supply chain or procurement experience.
Strong analytical, business process analysis, and problem-solving capabilities.
Skilled with technology-based systems, including spend analytics and e-procurement tools.
Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills.
High motivation and a results-oriented work ethic.

Nice To Haves

Experience in OS&E, F&B, FF&E, Capital, Reserves, and MRO.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute sourcing projects, including negotiation strategy, RFP development, supplier selection, business case creation, project management, and contract execution.
Manage supply contracts to ensure optimal terms, compliance, and coverage.
Oversee sourcing initiatives across multiple locations, including cross-functional leadership of competitive bidding events.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Maintain strong technical knowledge of sourced products and services.
Build and sustain relationships with financial and operational teams to support sourcing strategies.
Track and report savings, compliance, and variances to the Associate Director of Sourcing, Contracting & Vendor Management.
Use e-business tools for spend analysis, supplier intelligence, competitive bidding, and contract management.
Manage supplier relationships and hold vendors accountable for meeting contractual obligations.
Develop initiative timelines, meet milestones, provide timely updates to leadership, and elevate roadblocks as needed.
Conduct supplier performance management, quality assessments, and supply market research.
Stay current on business needs, industry trends, and supply market conditions.
Support the Sr. Manager of Sourcing and Contracting with contract development, supplier performance reviews, bid evaluations, and brand standard compliance.
Assist with supplier onboarding, e-bidding platform setup (Punch-Out, EDI, Trade Simple), and product identification for OS&E, transitions, and new-build hotels.
Maintain regular attendance in conformance with standards.
Attend all mandatory training sessions and meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.