VP, Sourcing Operations & Corporate Procurement

By joining Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, you will play an integral role in our mission to make hotel travel possible for all. You’ll be part of the largest hotel franchise company in the world, where we strive to deliver the best value to our owners and guests. Most importantly, you’ll be entrusted to live our unique Count on Me culture, set by our core values of integrity, accountability, inclusive, caring and fun. At Wyndham, we provide all team members the opportunity to grow through best-in-class training and career development, leadership training, mentorship opportunities and educational support.  Supporting our team members is a top priority, which is why we offer competitive compensation and benefits, vacation, team member appreciation days, workplace flexibility and much more.  At Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, we value and embrace a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion that supports team members of all backgrounds and experiences. We can’t wait to welcome you!

The role is responsible for providing operational and execution support to both the sourcing and corporate procurement management functions.The role is responsible for all Sourcing & Procurement tools and systems, process optimization and automation, data analytics, as well as supplier risk & relationship management, supplier compliance, supplier onboarding and sustainable procurement program(s). This VP will own critical executive-level stakeholder relationships to ensure alignment of category strategy to strategic business imperatives. He or she will be responsible for guiding each category management team in establishing and executing value-creation strategy for their respective categories.

• Lead and manage a team responsible for ensuring that all enabling processes are efficient and effective in supporting Sourcing & Procurement activities in line with the organization’s objectives and priorities.
• Lead and/or support continuous improvement projects, coordinate project efforts across the Sourcing & Procurement team and related business functions and ensure that the process is as smooth and efficient as possible.
• Collaborate with the Legal team to improve the current contract management process and improve contracting overall.
• Define and improve the supplier onboarding process.
• Manage 3rd party service providers of technology tools in support of the sourcing process.  This includes service levels, performance, and enhancements necessary to meet Company needs.
• In partnership with Corporate Compliance, ensure the supplier risk framework is executed to appropriately manage third-party risk across as needed.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including IT, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and HR, to understand their procurement needs and deliver effective solutions.
• Lead cross-functional teams in strategic Sourcing & Procurement projects, ensuring alignment with business requirements and objectives. 

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in contract management software and technologies.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.
• Strong business acumen and financial management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field. MBA or equivalent advanced degree recommended but not required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in an operational support and/or contract management function, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. 
• Experience in the hospitality and/or franchise industry is highly desirable.