Vice President of Strategic Sourcing

HVMG•Alpharetta, GA

About The Position

HVMG is seeking a Vice President of Strategic Sourcing to build and scale a proactive sourcing and procurement function across all managed properties. The role sets strategy for supplier management, purchasing programs, and contract negotiation across direct and indirect goods and services. Working with hotel, operations, finance, ownership, and corporate leaders, this position strengthens procurement discipline and improves financial and operational results across the portfolio. The position develops and leads the strategic sourcing function, including its business plan and long-term goals for efficiency, compliance, and value. It oversees purchasing programs spanning food and beverage, linen, paper and cleaning supplies, operating supplies, furniture, fixtures and equipment, uniforms, technology, and contracted services. The Vice President evaluates suppliers, negotiates and oversees contracts, establishes procurement governance and training, and builds partnerships with manufacturers, distributors, and hospitality partners. The role also represents HVMG at industry events, supplier meetings, and conferences. The successful candidate brings experience building and leading a sourcing or procurement function, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and the ability to influence executives, property leaders, ownership, and suppliers. Advanced Microsoft Office and SharePoint skills are required; experience with procurement or e-sourcing platforms is preferred. Hospitality experience is a plus. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and have sufficient education and/or literacy to identify and read product labels and communicate with guests about job-related needs. The role requires the ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as needed, with or without reasonable accommodations, and to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. A warm, professional demeanor reflecting HVMG’s Culture of Excellence is expected.

Requirements

Proven track record of building and leading a sourcing or procurement function.
Expert negotiation skills covering pricing, rebates, commercial terms, and contract provisions.
Strong analytical and financial skills, including spend analysis, cost modeling, and supplier performance evaluation.
Ability to present to and influence executives, property leaders, ownership, and supplier partners.
Advanced skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Eligible to work in the United States.
Sufficient education and/or literacy to identify and read product labels and communicate with guests about job-related needs.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed.
Warm, professional demeanor reflecting HVMG’s Culture of Excellence.

Nice To Haves

Experience with procurement or e-sourcing platforms.
Hospitality industry experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the strategic sourcing function, including its procurement business plan and long-term efficiency, compliance, and value goals.
Build and oversee vendor programs for food and beverage, linen, paper and cleaning supplies, operating supplies, FF&E, uniforms, technology, and contracted services.
Evaluate suppliers based on pricing, quality, reliability, service levels, delivery, and property-level fit, and maintain a comprehensive vendor list.
Negotiate pricing, rebates, terms, and service commitments directly with suppliers.
Oversee contract development, supplier performance, and program compliance.
Create and administer procurement policies, processes, vendor evaluation frameworks, and training.
Serve as a resource for sourcing questions across departments and properties.
Develop direct relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and key hospitality partners.
Represent HVMG at industry events, supplier meetings, and conferences.
Partner with operations, finance, ownership, and corporate teams to align purchasing programs with guest experience, brand standards, and cost control.