Job Description
- Lead national procurement strategy, including vendor programs and sourcing initiatives across all hotel brands.
- Negotiate and manage vendor agreements to ensure competitive pricing, quality standards, and operational consistency.
- Oversee vendor onboarding, compliance, performance reviews, and ongoing relationship management.
- Support hotel openings, conversions, renovations, and PIPs with approved vendor guidance.
- Partner with Finance and Operations to identify cost-reduction and margin-improvement opportunities.
- Coordinate with the parent organization on aligned procurement programs.
ESG & Brand Standards
- Lead ESG initiatives across the Canadian portfolio, including Green Key Global certification, charitable programs, and community engagement activities.
- Ensure ESG-related brand standards are implemented, tracked, and supported at the hotel level.
- Monitor and report ESG performance metrics for leadership and franchise advisory boards.
- Provide practical ESG guidance and tools to franchisees to drive participation and compliance.
- Stay informed on relevant Canadian regulatory and industry ESG requirements impacting hotel operations.
Franchisee & Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as the primary Canadian contact for procurement and ESG matters for franchisees, vendors, and internal teams.
- Present updates and recommendations to senior leadership and the Franchise Advisory Board.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Franchise Services, Development, Operations, Finance, and Legal teams.
Governance & Controls
- Ensure procurement activities comply with internal approval authorities, governance policies, and audit requirements.
- Support procurement and ESG policy development and documentation.
- Assist with internal and external audits related to procurement and ESG disclosures.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, vendor management, ESG, or related roles.
- Proven experience in hospitality, franchising, real estate, or multi-site operations preferred.
- Strong track record in managing national vendor programs and commercial negotiations.
- Practical experience implementing ESG initiatives in an operational business environment.
- Strong financial acumen and ability to evaluate cost, ROI, and trade-offs.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; ERP or procurement systems experience is an asset.
Corporate Culture
- Base salary range: $115,000–$125,000
- Eligible for a discretionary annual, performance-based bonus.
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