The Senior Manager, Project Procurement will lead the strategy and execution of FF&E and OS&E sourcing for luxury hotel openings and renovations across the Americas. This role coordinates with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with brand standards.
Client Details
A global leader in hospitality, present across key international markets, specializing in the development, management, and operation of multi-segment hotel brands.
About the luxury division:
A strategic unit dedicated to delivering premium hospitality experiences through distinctive design, operational excellence, and unique value propositions. This division oversees high-end projects in the luxury and lifestyle segments, including hotels, branded residences, hybrid spaces, and experiential concepts, with a strong presence in the world's most exclusive destinations. Its approach is defined by agility, creativity, and a strong attention to detail.
Description
- Liaise with owners and representatives to introduce preferred solutions cross categories
- Lead the procurement strategy for luxury hotel openings, ensuring high-quality standards in alignment with brand requirements.
- Develop and manage the procurement timeline and budget for pre-opening projects to ensure successful and timely openings.
- Collaborate with project stakeholders, including Technical and Design, International Purchasing, Management Control, and Legal departments, to align procurement efforts with project goals.
- Oversee the feasibility studies and preliminary estimates related to procurement needs for each project.
- Create, implement, and maintain tracking tools to monitor procurement progress and facilitate detailed reporting to senior management.
- Provide guidance to third party procurement agents
- Manage relationships with suppliers, ensuring quality, pricing, and timely delivery of FF&E and OS&E.
- Coordinate logistical follow-up for procurement orders until installation on site, ensuring adherence to timeline and budget constraints.
- Establish performance metrics and continuously evaluate the effectiveness of procurement processes, identifying areas for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with international procurement regulations and standards across all projects.
- Organize development sessions and meetings with stakeholders to facilitate technical and operational planning.
Profile
Position Location: Cancun
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Business (with a focus on purchasing or hospitality), or related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in procurement and project management within the luxury hospitality sector or a reputable hotel procurement agency with international exposure.
- Strong understanding of the Mexican market
- Strong understanding of FF&E and OS&E categories, along with luxury hotel concepts.
Skills:
- Exceptional project management and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
- Proficiency in English is mandatory; fluency in French is a plus.
- Proficiency in Spanish is mandatory
- Advanced knowledge of technical terms related to construction and procurement in the hospitality context.
- Mastery of office tools, particularly spreadsheet software, for budget tracking and reporting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of managing diverse stakeholder relationships.
Personal Attributes:
- Rigorous, curious, and adaptable; able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Passionate about challenges and committed to continuous learning and development.
- Willingness to travel regularly as required.
Job Offer
- Competitive salary within the market
- Benefits above those required by law