Vice President, Procurement EMEA

POSITION SUMMARY

The Vice President Procurement EMEA is a senior strategic leadership role responsible for defining and executing Marriotts end-to-end Procurement strategy across Europe the Middle East and Africa. As a key member of both the EMEA Lodging Products Organization leadership team and the global Enterprise Procurement leadership team this role brings strong commercial acumen and functional expertise to drive profitability for Marriott and participating hotels while enhancing the owner value proposition.

This position leads the EMEA Procurement function across managed hotels and Continent Offices with a focus on expanding services to the franchised hotel community. Operating with a high degree of autonomy the role sets and delivers a multi-year Procurement strategy aligned with enterprise priorities and regional business needs while leading a geographically dispersed team.

The Vice President serves as the senior Procurement authority for the region partnering closely with global and continent leadership owners franchisees and suppliers. A key focus is to evolve the Procurement function into a market-facing data-driven organization that delivers measurable value strengthens stakeholder engagement and supports long-term growth across all brand segments.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Strategic Leadership & Procurement Transformation

• Define and execute a multi-year EMEA Procurement strategy aligned with enterprise objectives and regional growth priorities
• Anticipate market dynamics cost pressures and supply chain risks to proactively shape procurement solutions
• Assess competitiveness of procurement solutions and adjust operating models to drive market share growth and customer satisfaction
• Represent EMEA perspectives in shaping global Enterprise Procurement strategies and initiatives
• Establish governance frameworks performance metrics and value tracking across procurement programs

Owner Franchisee & Customer Value

• Develop and deliver differentiated procurement value propositions for owners and franchise partners
• Strengthen participation retention and satisfaction across procurement programs
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities using market intelligence and customer insights
  Act as a senior point of contact for key owners operators and franchise partners on procurement matters
  Ensure procurement solutions remain competitive market-relevant and aligned with owner ROI expectations

Supplier & Category Leadership

• Drive strategic value from supplier relationships ensuring contract compliance and enterprise leverage
• Partner with sourcing and category teams to deliver solutions aligned with regional needs
• Oversee engagement models that maximize supplier performance and value realization
• Support procurement solutions across design construction renovations openings and re-supply

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance Asset Management Development Lodging Products Design Operations and Franchise Services
• Support and guide enterprise-wide procurement programs and initiatives
• Strengthen initiatives that enhance owner engagement development outcomes and operational efficiency
• Act as a trusted advisor to EMEA leadership on procurement-related risks and opportunities

People Leadership & Culture

• Lead develop and inspire a high-performing geographically dispersed Procurement team
• Build organizational capability through talent development succession planning and leadership coaching
• Foster an inclusive ethical and performance-driven culture
• Champion Marriotts values and culture across teams and stakeholders

Additional Responsibilities

• Uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance with Marriott policies
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence across EMEA

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Experience

• Minimum 12 years of progressive leadership experience in Procurement Supply Chain Operations Finance Asset Management or related disciplines
• Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives in large international matrixed organizations
• Experience in hospitality real estate consumer or service-based industries preferred
• Strong track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving change across diverse geographies
• Experience working across EMEA markets strongly preferred

Education

• Bachelors degree required
• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) in Business Finance Operations Supply Chain or Hospitality preferred

Key Competencies

• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into execution
• Ability to operate effectively in complex and dynamic environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to build inclusive high-performing teams
• Cultural fluency across EMEA markets

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This position is based in Marriotts London Continent Office
• Frequent travel across EMEA is required
• The role operates at a senior leadership level with high visibility and impact

RIGHT TO WORK
At the time of application applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.

WHY JOIN MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
Marriott International has been recognized as one of Fortunes 100 Best Companies to Work For in Europe 2025 by Great Place to Work.
This is a reflection of our people-first culture commitment to wellbeing and collaborative workplace. This accolade joins a growing list of regional honors reinforcing our dedication to creating an exceptional environment where associates thrive.