Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

Choice Hotels, one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting new opportunity as our Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager on the Strategic Sourcing Team. The Strategic Sourcing Team leads various strategic sourcing initiatives for the organization related to indirect spend, focusing on driving cost savings, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing procurement processes while maintaining compliance with Choice purchasing policies. As a key member of our Strategic Sourcing Team, you will assist with daily tasks regarding strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and category management.

Are you a seasoned procurement professional who works well under pressure, can manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and can communicate effectively? We invite you to apply today for our Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager role and #MakeItYourChoice.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Candidates must currently reside in the Maryland or Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Your Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies within the Choice corporate functional teams with a focus on increasing productivity, identifying cost savings opportunities, and optimizing company-wide spend.
• Create and improve efficiencies within the business unit generating buying power and identifying reduction in costs.
• Act as the subject matter advisor for assigned categories collaborating with business owners, management, and other subject matter experts to develop category strategies.

Contracting and Procurement Governance

Spend Analysis

Category Management

Vendor Negotiations

Process Optimization

Leadership & Mentorship

Your Experience, Skills & Competencies

Your Team

This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Director, Strategic Sourcing. You will have 2 peer teammates and collaborate with cross-functional departments on a regular basis.

Your Work Location

As our Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will be based in our beautiful, state-of-the-art worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD. Less than 15 miles from Washington, DC, we're located one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with service on the Red Line and the MARC Brunswick line, easy access to I-270, and plenty of free parking provided by Choice Hotels.

Right now, our associates in corporate headquarters are working in a hybrid environment, 4 days per week in the office and 1 day virtually from your home office. We provide flexibility and encourage ongoing communication with your leadership to establish expectations about your unique needs.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $129,723 - $150,000 annually. In addition to the annual salary, this role is eligible for an annual bonus based on the terms of Choice's Management Incentive Plan (MIP).

The pay range listed is for this position and is what Choice Hotels reasonably expects to pay. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

Choice prioritizes our associate wellbeing by offering a comprehensive benefits program that is both competitive and flexible to help you achieve your wellbeing goals - here are just a few :

About Choice

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE : CHH), is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With 7,500 hotels in 45+ countries and territories, we offer a range of high-quality lodging options in the upper upscale, upper midscale, midscale, extended stay, and economy segments. We're the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves the striver, the dreamer, the entrepreneur because that's who we are, too.

At Choice, we are united by the simple belief that tomorrow will be better than today for associates, our company, and our franchisees. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland, at our technology center in Scottsdale, Arizona, and through our associates around the globe, every voice is heard and every idea is listened to, no matter what area of the company they come from. We are united in supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our thousands of franchise owners, which propels us forward giving our work at Choice a purpose larger than our business.

Our corporate office locations :

North Bethesda, MD Located at Pike & Rose, our worldwide headquarters is less than 15 miles from Washington, D.C., one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with easy access to I-495, complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.

Scottsdale, AZ Located at the northwest corner of Loop 101, the Scottsdale office is home to our technology, eCommerce and customer service organizations, with easy access to complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.

Minneapolis, MN Select roles are based in our Minneapolis office on Highway 394, near the intersection with Highway 100, only five minutes from downtown.

Field / Remote Select roles designated as field / remote will require associates to work from a home office, connecting virtually with Choice team members and leadership on Zoom, with possible required travel depending on the role.

Choice's Cultural Values

Welcome and Respect Everyone | Be Bold | Be Quick | Listen | Be Curious | Show Integrity

Choice's Leadership Principles

Act with Intention | Lead with Authenticity | Grow & Deliver