Radisson Hotel Group is seeking to hire a Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing , South Asia to drive Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain synergies and leveraging activities across India’s rapidly growing portfolio. The selected candidate will work within RHG Corporate Strategic Sourcing Organization reporting to the Senior Director Strategic Sourcing. The selected candidate will manage the development and implementation of Market-Focused procurement, sourcing synergies and leveraging activities across the Region to deliver financial and non-financial benefits while ensuring compliance with RHG Procurement Policy and Processes. This is a fast-paced, hands-on, multi-dimensional role and to be considered for this position you need to have comprehensive knowledge of South Asia market Geographies in terms of local and international sourcing, procurement, logistics and supply chain management. You need to have solid project management capabilities, good understating of financial and accounting practices, ability to handle advanced data analytics as well as be a keen negotiator and excellent communicator. You should also be able to form successful business relationships with new and existing Vendors to deliver enhanced value to RHG portfolio stakeholders across South Asia. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Contribute actively to the transformation of the Strategic Sourcing function within RHG with a primary focus on costs, sustainability, innovation, and effectiveness. Define, manage, and implement effective market-focused sourcing strategies for different types of goods and services across the Region. Analyse market-specific controllable spend data to demonstrate meaningful findings with the aim of identifying synergies and leveraging opportunities within and across the Region. Actively engage cross-functionally and with local business leaders as a strategic partner to improve commercial arrangements with vendors and service providers while enhancing customer experience, product quality and productivity with a focus on total cost of ownership and associated risks. Manage market-focused Vendors´ selection and contracting process as per RHG Procurement Policy, maximizing Sourcing Value Contribution and enhancing contract utilization. Define and measure vendor KPI parameters to address areas of potential improvement and explore possible innovations. Responsible for the coaching, development, deployment, and performance management of the Market Procurement Champions as well as Local Property Procurement Resources within the Region. Maintain regular virtual or face to face meetings with hotels to ensure functional alignment and integration of team objectives while also monitoring performance. Responsible for the preparation of E-Procurement Sourcing events (RFIs, RFPs, Contracting and Organization of project approval documents) to develop effective sources of sustainable supply of goods and services. Adopt a culture of value engineering and continuous improvement in all commercial negotiations. Act as the first point of contact for all new openings, deliver the sales and marketing messages to garner support and participation in Strategic Sourcing by all owned, managed and franchised hotels. Support the Pre-Opening Process in the Region and establish closer partnership with different stakeholders to maximize utilization of Strategic Corporate and Regional vendors. Manage OS&E/FF&E, CAPEX and risk/method for all projects. Troubleshoot and resolve hotel challenges with vendors while creating partnerships with critical vendors. Individually own regional categories or supplier relationships with the potential to service multiple areas or countries. Develop industry, product, and supply base knowledge, including key cost drivers; form strategic alliances with key vendors to better understand their supply chain qualifications. Ensure all company and statutory policies and procedures are complied with both internally and externally. Actively pursue continuous improvement in purchasing procedures and standard work to achieve operational excellence. Manage and maintain effective communication with all internal and external partners, such as Vendors, Members of the Management Team, manufacturing Operations, logistics etc… to solve problems and ensure high quality, reliable sources of supply and information. Effectively negotiate pricing, contracts, and SLAs with Vendors to ensure optimum costs and reliable supply according to the Corporate Procurement Policies and Procedures for RHG. Work very closely with the Corporate Strategic Sourcing Team to facilitate the implementation of corporate agreements in the Region. Participate as regional subject matter expert to support high priority brand or high impact divisional projects and implementation of global contracts. Ensure promotion and support of Responsible Business strategy and execution. Technology :Support, train and assist in implementing the rollout of the global procurement platform to participating hotels within portfolio. Maintain confidential information related to procurement activities. Prepare regular reports on performance metrics. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree -Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Finance or other relevant fields. Professional Supply Chain Management certification desired but if not, expectation to obtain with company support. Excellent command of written and verbal business communication in English is a must. Lean Six Sigma experience and certification is a plus. Minimum 5 years of experience in a Procurement, Sourcing or Supply Chain Management operating at a strategic level. Similar experience in Hospitality Experience is required Strong negotiation, analytical, contract management, relationship management, and project management skills, and knowledge of business and contract law. Excellent knowledge and application of advanced MS Excel functions with the ability to organize and work with large data sets. Ability to engage and lead teams, multiple-task, set priorities and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Excellent coaching, mentoring & training skills, ability to lead strategic process discussions, passion for change. Natural sense of organization, effective planning, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Proactive approach to meeting deadlines and objectives. Ability to work cohesively as part of a team but also alone. Familiarity with assigned market Highly responsible & reliable. INDEXECINDUS
As a Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing at Radisson Hotel Group, your role will involve managing the development and implementation of Market-Focused procurement, sourcing synergies and leveraging activities across South Asia to deliver financial and non-financial benefits. You will be responsible for defining, managing, and implementing effective market-focused sourcing strategies for different types of goods and services, analyzing spend data to identify synergies, engaging cross-functionally to improve commercial arrangements, managing vendor selection and contracting process, defining vendor KPI parameters, coaching and developing procurement champions, preparing E-Procurement sourcing events, adopting a culture of value engineering, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. **Key Responsibilities:** - Contribute actively to the transformation of the Strategic Sourcing function with a focus on costs, sustainability, innovation, and effectiveness. - Define, manage, and implement effective market-focused sourcing strategies. - Analyze market-specific spend data to identify synergies and leveraging opportunities. - Engage cross-functionally to improve commercial arrangements and enhance customer experience. - Manage vendor selection and contracting process in compliance with Procurement Policy. - Define and measure vendor KPI parameters for improvement and innovation. - Coach, develop, deploy, and manage procurement champions and resources. - Maintain regular communication with hotels and monitor performance. - Prepare E-Procurement sourcing events and develop sustainable supply sources. - Drive continuous improvement in purchasing procedures and operations. - Negotiate pricing, contracts, and SLAs with vendors to ensure optimum costs and reliable supply. - Work closely with the Corporate Strategic Sourcing Team to implement corporate agreements. - Participate as a subject matter expert in high priority projects and global contracts. - Support the rollout of the global procurement platform to hotels within the portfolio. - Prepare regular reports on performance metrics. **Qualifications Required:** - Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related fields. - Professional Supply Chain Management certification desired. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. - Lean Six Sigma experience and certification is a plus. - Minimum 5 years of strategic Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain Management experience. - Hospitality industry experience is required. - Strong negotiation, analytical, contract management, relationship management, and project management skills. - Proficiency in advanced MS Excel functions for data analysis. - Ability to lead teams, multitask, set priorities, and work well under pressure. - Coaching, mentoring, training, and change management skills. - Effective planning, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. - Proactive approach to meeting deadlines and objectives. - Familiarity with the South Asia market. - Highly responsible and reliable. Please note: This summary is based on the provided job description and focuses on the role, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position at Radisson Hotel Group.,
As a Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing at Radisson Hotel Group in South Asia, you will be responsible for driving Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, and Supply Chain synergies across the rapidly growing portfolio. Your role will involve managing the development and implementation of Market-Focused procurement strategies while ensuring compliance with RHG Procurement Policy and Processes. To be successful in this position, you must possess comprehensive knowledge of South Asia market geographies, project management capabilities, financial acumen, data analytics skills, negotiation prowess, and excellent communication abilities. **Key Responsibilities:** - Contribute actively to transforming the Strategic Sourcing function within RHG, focusing on costs, sustainability, innovation, and effectiveness. - Define, manage, and implement market-focused sourcing strategies for goods and services across the Region. - Analyze controllable spend data to identify synergies and leveraging opportunities within and across the Region. - Engage cross-functionally and with local business leaders to improve commercial arrangements with vendors and service providers. - Manage vendor selection and contracting process in line with RHG Procurement Policy. - Define vendor KPI parameters, coach and develop procurement champions, and ensure functional alignment with hotels. - Prepare E-Procurement sourcing events and drive continuous improvement in all commercial negotiations. - Act as the primary contact for new openings and support the Pre-Opening Process in the Region. - Manage OS&E/FF&E, CAPEX, risk/method for all projects, and develop industry and supply base knowledge. **Qualifications Required:** - Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or relevant fields. - Professional Supply Chain Management certification desired. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. - Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain Management. - Hospitality experience is required. - Strong negotiation, analytical, contract management, and project management skills. - Proficiency in advanced MS Excel functions and large data set organization. - Ability to lead teams, multitask, set priorities, and work well under pressure. - Coaching, mentoring, training, and strategic process discussion skills. - Effective planning, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. - Proactive approach to meeting deadlines and objectives. - Familiarity with the assigned market and reliable work ethic. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to drive strategic sourcing initiatives and make a significant impact within the RHG organization. As a Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing at Radisson Hotel Group in South Asia, you will be responsible for driving Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, and Supply Chain synergies across the rapidly growing portfolio. Your role will involve managing the development and implementation of Market-Focused procurement strategies while ensuring compliance with RHG Procurement Policy and Processes. To be successful in this position, you must possess comprehensive knowledge of South Asia market geographies, project management capabilities, financial acumen, data analytics skills, negotiation prowess, and excellent communication abilities. **Key Responsibilities:** - Contribute actively to transforming the Strategic Sourcing function within RHG, focusing on costs, sustainability, innovation, and effectiveness. - Define, manage, and implement market-focused sourcing strategies for goods and services across the Region. - Analyze controllable spend data to identify synergies and leveraging opportunities within and across the Region. - Engage cross-functionally and with local business leaders to improve commercial arrangements with vendors and service providers. - Manage vendor selection and contracting process in line with RHG Procurement Policy. - Define vendor KPI parameters, coach and develop procurement champions, and ensure functional alignment with hotels. - Prepare E-Procurement sourcing events and drive continuous improvement in all commercial negotiations. - Act as the primary contact for new openings and support the Pre-Opening Process in the Region. - Manage OS&E/FF&E, CAPEX, risk/method for all projects, and develop industry and supply base knowledge. **Qualifications Required:** - Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or relevant fields. - Professional Supply Chain Management certification desired. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. - Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain Management. - Hospitality experience is required. - Strong negotiation, analytical, contract management, and project management skills. - Proficiency in advanced MS Excel functions and large data set organization. - Ability to lead teams, multitask, set priorities, and
Radisson Hotel Group is seeking to hire a Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing , South Asia to drive Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain synergies and leveraging activities across India’s rapidly growing portfolio. The selected candidate will work within RHG Corporate Strategic Sourcing Organization reporting to the Senior Director Strategic Sourcing. The selected candidate will manage the development and implementation of Market-Focused procurement, sourcing synergies and leveraging activities across the Region to deliver financial and non-financial benefits while ensuring compliance with RHG Procurement Policy and Processes. This is a fast-paced, hands-on, multi-dimensional role and to be considered for this position you need to have comprehensive knowledge of South Asia market Geographies in terms of local and international sourcing, procurement, logistics and supply chain management. You need to have solid project management capabilities, good understating of financial and accounting practices, ability to handle advanced data analytics as well as be a keen negotiator and excellent communicator. You should also be able to form successful business relationships with new and existing Vendors to deliver enhanced value to RHG portfolio stakeholders across South Asia. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Contribute actively to the transformation of the Strategic Sourcing function within RHG with a primary focus on costs, sustainability, innovation, and effectiveness. Define, manage, and implement effective market-focused sourcing strategies for different types of goods and services across the Region. Analyse market-specific controllable spend data to demonstrate meaningful findings with the aim of identifying synergies and leveraging opportunities within and across the Region. Actively engage cross-functionally and with local business leaders as a strategic partner to improve commercial arrangements with vendors and service providers while enhancing customer experience, product quality and productivity with a focus on total cost of ownership and associated risks. Manage market-focused Vendors´ selection and contracting process as per RHG Procurement Policy, maximizing Sourcing Value Contribution and enhancing contract utilization. Define and measure vendor KPI parameters to address areas of potential improvement and explore possible innovations. Responsible for the coaching, development, deployment, and performance management of the Market Procurement Champions as well as Local Property Procurement Resources within the Region. Maintain regular virtual or face to face meetings with hotels to ensure functional alignment and integration of team objectives while also monitoring performance. Responsible for the preparation of E-Procurement Sourcing events (RFIs, RFPs, Contracting and Organization of project approval documents) to develop effective sources of sustainable supply of goods and services. Adopt a culture of value engineering and continuous improvement in all commercial negotiations. Act as the first point of contact for all new openings, deliver the sales and marketing messages to garner support and participation in Strategic Sourcing by all owned, managed and franchised hotels. Support the Pre-Opening Process in the Region and establish closer partnership with different stakeholders to maximize utilization of Strategic Corporate and Regional vendors. Manage OS&E/FF&E, CAPEX and risk/method for all projects. Troubleshoot and resolve hotel challenges with vendors while creating partnerships with critical vendors. Individually own regional categories or supplier relationships with the potential to service multiple areas or countries. Develop industry, product, and supply base knowledge, including key cost drivers; form strategic alliances with key vendors to better understand their supply chain qualifications. Ensure all company and statutory policies and procedures are complied with both internally and externally. Actively pursue continuous improvement in purchasing procedures and standard work to achieve operational excellence. Manage and maintain effective communication with all internal and external partners, such as Vendors, Members of the Management Team, manufacturing Operations, logistics etc… to solve problems and ensure high quality, reliable sources of supply and information. Effectively negotiate pricing, contracts, and SLAs with Vendors to ensure optimum costs and reliable supply according to the Corporate Procurement Policies and Procedures for RHG. Work very closely with the Corporate Strategic Sourcing Team to facilitate the implementation of corporate agreements in the Region. Participate as regional subject matter expert to support high priority brand or high impact divisional projects and implementation of global contracts. Ensure promotion and support of Responsible Business strategy and execution. Technology :Support, train and assist in implementing the rollout of the global procurement platform to participating hotels within portfolio. Maintain confidential information related to procurement activities. Prepare regular reports on performance metrics. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree -Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Finance or other relevant fields. Professional Supply Chain Management certification desired but if not, expectation to obtain with company support. Excellent command of written and verbal business communication in English is a must. Lean Six Sigma experience and certification is a plus. Minimum 5 years of experience in a Procurement, Sourcing or Supply Chain Management operating at a strategic level. Similar experience in Hospitality Experience is required Strong negotiation, analytical, contract management, relationship management, and project management skills, and knowledge of business and contract law. Excellent knowledge and application of advanced MS Excel functions with the ability to organize and work with large data sets. Ability to engage and lead teams, multiple-task, set priorities and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Excellent coaching, mentoring & training skills, ability to lead strategic process discussions, passion for change. Natural sense of organization, effective planning, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Proactive approach to meeting deadlines and objectives. Ability to work cohesively as part of a team but also alone. Familiarity with assigned market Highly responsible & reliable. INDEXECINDUS