Sr. Manager, IT Category Management and Sourcing
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Job Location:
Bethesda, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY
Sr. Manager IT Category Management and Sourcingis responsible for leading global IT category management and strategic sourcing initiatives within Marriotts Global Procurement Department. This role focuses on developing and executing best-in-class sourcing strategies across IT hardware software cloud services cybersecurity solutions network infrastructure telecom digital platforms and professional IT services.
This leader will drive adherence to Marriotts global procurement policies technology procurement governance and risk-management frameworks. The Director/ will serve as a key escalation point for IT sourcing issues deliver effective communication at all organizational levels (including executive leadership and CIO stakeholders) and lead cross-functional teams on complex IT procurement initiatives.
As a core member of the Global Procurement team this leader will partner closely with Corporate IT continent IT teams Digital teams Cybersecurity Finance Legal and other business disciplines to enhance supplier governance optimize technology spend and ensure responsible and secure IT sourcing. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise inIT category management IT sourcing vendor risk management contract negotiation and technology-specific compliance requirements(e.g. data privacy cybersecurity standards software licensing).
This role offers the opportunity to shape global IT procurement strategies and contribute directly to the performance and resilience of Marriotts technology ecosystem across 30 brands and 10000 hotels in 138 countries.
The global team has a presence in 9 offices worldwide (Eschborn London Dubai Cape Town Shanghai Singapore Mumbai Bethesda MD Plantation FL) and over 60 clusters representing 200 associates. This role will maximize Marriotts global IT purchasing power within the companys $20B spend portfolio while supporting critical strategic supplier relationships across the IT landscape.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Required
BA/BS
7 years of procurement IT sourcing IT vendor management or related business/legal experience. Deep technical knowledge of IT category management and strategic sourcing ideally within the hospitality lodging or related global enterprise sector.
Demonstrated ability to create strategy and implement change in a geographically dispersed highly matrixed IT-centric environment.
Preferred
MBA or JD
IT procurement certifications (e.g. CPIM CPSM ITIL or equivalent) a plus
Experience managing cloud SaaS cybersecurity telecom or large enterprise IT complex sourcing programs
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Act as astrategic procurement partner for IT and Digital disciplines advising on IT category management sourcing strategy technology risk and compliance requirements.
Develop and refine category strategies for key IT categories (software cloud services hardware telecom network services cybersecurity IT consulting) ensuring alignment with IT leadership technology roadmaps and enterprise objectives.
Monitor IT demand patterns spend analytics technology cost benchmarks industry trends and vendor landscapes to identify opportunities competitive dynamics and cost-optimization strategies.
Identify and implement strategies to mitigate IT supply-chain risksincluding cybersecurity exposure data privacy compliance vendor concentration risk EOL/EOS challenges and service-level performance risks.
Manage and optimize IT supplier relationships ensuring quality security operational continuity and optimal cost-effectiveness.
Recommend new IT sourcing strategies supplier partnerships demand-management approaches and process improvements to enhance technology procurement efficiency.
Lead end-to-end sourcing events for IT initiatives including requirements gathering RFP/RFI development negotiations and contracting.
Develop timelines and structure cross-functional IT and procurement teams to implement sourcing strategies and large-scale technology initiatives.
Use internal tracking tools and KPIs to monitor sourcing progress competitive bidding supplier performance software license utilization and contract compliance.
Apply strong analytical and communication skills to evaluate complex IT proposals score vendor responses build detailed business cases (including TCO and ROI models) and present recommendations to IT and executive leadership.
Drive compliance with global IT procurement policies cybersecurity and privacy standards and supplier governance frameworks.
Maintain consistent governance for IT supplier onboarding
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across IT cybersecurity finance legal and global operations to ensure procurement initiatives support enterprise goals and objectives.
Support corporate sustainability ethical sourcing and supplier diversity goals within IT supply chains particularly in hardware lifecycle management and responsible technology sourcing.
At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Category Management
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- HR Sourcing
- Supply Chain Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- Contract Negotiation
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
At Le Méridien, we are inspired by the era of glamorous travel, celebrating each culture through the distinctly European spirit of savouring the good life. Our guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan culture seekers that appreciate moments of connection and slowing down to savou ... View more
