Relocation to TN available*** Loews Hotels & Co is a leading owner and operator of luxury hotels with a portfolio of hotels and resorts in the United States. Located in major city centers and resort destinations from coast to coast, the Loews portfolio features one-of-a-kind properties that go beyond Four Diamond standards and embrace their 'uniquely local' community in order to curate exciting, approachable and local travel experiences for guests.
Who We Are : Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.
Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role-from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT-offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.
Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.
Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement, Paid Pet Bereavement Training & Development opportunities, career growth Tuition Reimbursement Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more This role leads sourcing and contracting in a high-volume, multi-state environment, partnering with internal stakeholders to define requirements across hardware, software, services, and equipment. Responsibilities include managing complex RFPs, evaluating suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, and delivering analysis that supports strategic decision-making. The position works closely with Information Technology and Governance teams, serving as a strategic advisor who translates business needs into actionable sourcing plans and ensures alignment with organizational priorities.
The role oversees the full sourcing lifecycle-from market research and RFP development through bid analysis, negotiation, and contract execution-while ensuring strong supplier performance, service quality, timely delivery, and adherence to contractual commitments. The Sourcing Contract Manager, Information & Technology, collaborates with Procurement, Payment Services, Legal, Risk Management, IT, IT Security & Governance, and Finance, and reports to the Associate Director, Hotel Acquisition & Operating Analytics.
A continually curious forward thinker who loves to find creative solutions Build/establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with financial, operational, and IT internal stakeholders to ensure complete understanding of the business needs and alignment in development and execution of sourcing initiatives. Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships; hold suppliers accountable for meeting performance standards, ensuring quality, and delivery of contractual commitments Conducts supplier quarterly performance reviews, bid evaluations, contract assessments, and comprehensive product evaluations to ensure alignment with quality, cost, and service expectations. Proactively assess sourcing opportunities by analyzing IT spend data, identifying category purchasing trends, evaluating market conditions, and reviewing expiring contracts to develop data-driven strategic sourcing recommendations Leverage e-Business tools including RFP platforms, spend analytics, supplier intelligence, competitive bidding, and contract lifecycle management systems to drive sourcing efficiency and informed decision-making. Acquire and maintain a strong technical understanding of the services and products sourced to ensure informed decision-making and effective supplier management. Prepare and develop RFPs, identify and evaluate qualified suppliers in accordance with Loews standards, analyze and present vendor RFP responses to executive leadership, conduct strategic negotiations, and provide well-supported business case recommendations Responsible for contract execution in coordination with Legal, Risk Management, and IT Governance, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. Manages Information Technology (IT) service and supply contract renewals and terminations, ensuring optimal contract terms and coverage. Adhere to sourcing strategies by evaluating sourcing alternatives, identifying the optimal sourcing methodology, and establishing project plans and timelines to deliver effective value-driven sourcing solutions. Create comprehensive project plans, timelines, and key milestone benchmarks to ensure the timely and efficient execution of business needs Read, interpret, have a clear understanding, and communicate technology contract terms. prepare and present findings to the Associate Director, Hotel Acquisition & Operating Analytics & IT Leadership Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors Provide regular status updates on all initiatives to the Associate Director, Hotel Acquisition & Operating Analytics and IT Leadership; proactively and promptly escalate issues and request support to resolve roadblocks to maintain momentum Develop and deliver executive-level PowerPoint presentations to leadership, effectively communicating sourcing strategies, insights and outcomes Minimum 2+ years of Technology sourcing/procurement experience, including IT hardware, software, and SaaS. working knowledge of Smartsheet. Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills. Ability to conduct and interpret sourcing analyses and translate results into actionable recommendations. Strong relationship-building skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Highly organized with effective time-management skills; Knowledge of supply chain, technical process sourcing, and IT procurement best practices, tools, and principles. RFP Software Platform Experience preferred
Sourcing Contract Manager - IT Category in franklin at Unknown Company
This position is listed as contract and onsite.