Head of Corporate Procurement Sourcing & Contracts

Role Purpose The Head of Corporate Procurement, Sourcing and Contracting, is a key member of the Corporate Procurement leadership team. This leader is responsible to lead and support the end-to-end sourcing process across the portfolio, drive the Efficiency and Effectiveness spend optimization program for maximum value, develop continuous improvement KPI dashboard and function as GEP Practice leader for Corporate Procurement.

Your Day-to-Day Sourcing and Contracting - Improve, implement and lead sourcing management as a structured end-to-end process for: on-shore, near-shore and off-shore teams across all Corporate Procurement categories. Develop and execute competitive sourcing scheme: when to go to market, when to benchmark, when to incumbent re-negotiate and when to eliminate. Train, coach, and mentor team on best practices for source to contract and excellent stakeholder management delivery and engagement.

Lead the Corporate Procurement spend optimization & Competitive Intelligence Program - to drive efficiency and effectiveness across the Corporate Procurement portfolio ($2.5 billion). Develop and investigate various savings hypotheses, cultivate synergies and dive team for maximize value utilizing various savings levers. Define addressable spend standards and align across the organization.

Corporate Procurement GEP Practice Leader - Represent Corporate Procurement and advocate on it’s behalf for all GEP-related topics, partner on solutioning for Corporate Procurement-specific issues while driving adoption across all Corporate Procurement. Work with Procurement digital team to ensure GEP (Procurement system of record) data is maintained to a high quality level. Propose and promote increased analytics. Guide Corporate Procurement SuperUsers for internal engagement, recommended approaches and proactive training.

Corporate Procurement Continuous Improvement and KPI leader - Create, implement and manage sourcing capacity model across Corporate Procurement in partnership with Procurement Business Partners (peer group). Develop and manage relevant (drillable) KPI dashboard including but not limited to spend, cost savings, CSAT, capacity, etc. Actively seek opportunities for continuous improvement, garner support for implementation and then drive high quality execution.

Function and contribute as a key member of the Corporate Procurement Leadership Team Serve as role model for IHG Growth Behaviors: Courageous, Ambitious, Caring and Dedicated

What We Need From You Bachelor degree (master’s degree preferred): Business (Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, others), Engineering or related field Preferred certifications: CPSM or CPIC; Lean and/or six sigma certifications preferred Global – remote leadership experience of direct teams Matrix organizational constructs Change management expertise Six sigma, lean or other structured continuous improvement approach Expert at giving and receiving feedback at all levels (direct reports, peers, senior leaders) High degree of self-awareness and other emotional intelligence High employee engagement and care Travel – 10% Location – Atlanta, GA or Windsor, U.K. Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) days a week in office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business.

Closing date for Applications : 5th August 2025 1 At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG. Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love. We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate. We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.