Sr. Mgr., Procurement

gategroup•New York, NY

3d•$130,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Leads all strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement activities for Uqonic Lounges across North America. Develops category and supplier strategies that deliver high-quality food, beverages, operating supplies, equipment, and lounge services at optimal total costs. Collaborates with Operations, Culinary, Finance, Quality, and other gategroup partners to ensure all sourcing decisions support the Uqonic Lounge operating model, brand standards, commercial objectives, and commitment to delivering a best-in-class guest proposition.

Requirements

At least six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in procurement, supply chain development and maintenance, and vendor/supplier contract negotiations in airline catering, five-star hospitality, premium restaurant, or international hotel environment is required, in addition to education equivalency.
Proven leadership experience in high-end guest services and hospitality operations.
Experience in premium customer experience delivery and service excellence standards.
Strong financial acumen including budgeting, cost control, and resource planning
Strong business acumen, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Knowledge of HACCP and food safety compliance requirements.
Knowledge of luxury food & beverage operations, hygiene regulations, and international safety standards.
Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently across all levels of seniority and diverse cultural backgrounds
Ability to lead effectively under pressure within a complex, high-profile operational environment
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust, influence decision-making, and foster collaboration
An understanding of the fundamentals required to deliver world-class luxury guest experiences with exceptional attention to detail
Operationally focused with a proactive and hands-on leadership approach
Ability to maintain the highest standards of discretion, professionalism, and brand representation
Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with lounge management systems and operational reporting tools is an advantage
Fluent in English and local language; additional international languages are considered an asset

Responsibilities

Ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality goods and services, including food & beverage, operating supplies, equipment, and services, while also optimizing cost, ensuring compliance, and supporting the Uqonic mission of providing exceptional guest experiences.
Leads RFP development, supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations, contract execution and supplier onboarding to achieve best-in-class quality, service, and cost.
Builds category strategies that align with lounge service models, culinary programs, beverage initiatives, brand standards, sustainability goals, and commercial objectives.
Works cross-functionally with Operations, Culinary, Finance, Quality, and gategroup Procurement teams to drive procurement strategies that align with operational lounge models, standardize sourcing practices, and deliver transparent, value-driven commercial outcomes across all locations.
Establish and manage a preferred supplier network across North America for uqonic lounges, leveraging gategroup agreements where possible.
Develop supplier scorecards and KPI’s focused on quality service levels, pricing consistency, reliability, and other features. Maintains scorecard feedback, consolidates data, reports on outcomes, and takes appropriate actions when data indicates.
Conducts regular business reviews with key vendors and drives continuous improvement initiatives.
Mitigates supply chain risks through diversification, contingency planning, and demand forecasting while also ensuring collaboration and communication with lounge operations.
Aligns sourcing decisions with staffing models, service delivery approaches, and local market requirements.
Actively supports new lounge openings, transitions, and mobilizations with timely sourcing and vendor onboarding.
Monitors market trends, commodity pricing, and inflation impacts to proactively manage cost pressures.
Supports new business development opportunities and responses to RFPs with supplier identification, product ideas, and cost information.
Ensures all suppliers continue to meet regulatory requirements, food safety standards, and gategroup policies regarding vendors, addressing issues as they are identified.
Collaborates with gategroup partners to leverage suppliers, contacts, information and process, while positioning uqonic within the group.