Vice President of Hospitality Procurement

• →Drive initiatives for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and risk mitigation across all FF&E/OS&E categories.
• →Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers.
• →Negotiate contracts, terms, warranties, and pricing agreements — including master service agreements (MSAs) and preferred vendor programs — to secure optimal value.
• →Oversee complete FF&E/OFCI/OS&E procurement lifecycle from specification review through delivery, installation, and punch-out.
• →Monitor and validate vendor proposals, cut sheets, and submittals to ensure design intent and compliance.
• →Manage value-engineering efforts with design and operations while preserving design integrity.
• →Optimize supply chain performance including inventory management, production schedules, warehousing, and logistics.
• →Integrate AI-driven tools to streamline procurement workflows, improve accuracy, and enhance cross-department visibility.
• →Monitor all expediting reports to ensure accuracy, timely execution, and alignment with project milestones.
• →Audit suppliers for quality, reliability, financial stability, and ethical sourcing.
• →Oversee purchasing policies, procedures, and controls to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization.

• Serve as the primary relationship owner for key national and regional vendors.
• Monitor vendor and supplier performance through KPIs, SLAs, and regular business reviews, including production timelines, quality control, freight damage, and installation resolutions.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation with strategic suppliers.

• Lead projects and cross-functional teams from Design Development through Budget Review, Approval, and Funding Requests.
• Ensure project needs are identified, addressed, and communicated clearly to all departments and clients.
• Coordinate closely with design, construction, operations, finance, and ownership groups for project alignment.
• Manage warehousing, attic stock, surplus inventory, and disposition of owner goods.
• Oversee freight, global sourcing, customs, and risk mitigation for international FF&E supply chains.

• Lead vendor onboarding, transitions, and offboarding processes across the portfolio.
• Ensure seamless change management with minimal disruption to hotel operations.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders during transitions (operations, finance, legal, IT).
• Maintain documentation and communication plans for all vendor changes.

• Lead a high-performance procurement team with a collaborative, accountable culture.
• Set performance goals, provide coaching, and conduct regular evaluations.
• Implement workflow improvements that strengthen operational efficiency and cross-department coordination.
• Partner with the VP and executive leadership to support team development and apply marketing/client data for client initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to property-level leaders on procurement best practices.

• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or service.
• Track, analyze, and report measurable cost savings from procurement activities.
• Prepare and deliver procurement reports, performance dashboards, and financial updates to senior leadership.
• Manage financial programs, compliance, and follow-through for client projects.
• Maintain accurate forecasting of budgets, lead times, cash flows, and procurement risk indicators.

• Manage client satisfaction survey releases, monitoring, and feedback analysis.
• Collaborate with Business Development to apply data insights that support enhanced client service and reporting.
• Ensure procurement processes support client expectations and project outcomes.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Hospitality Management, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in procurement and contract management, preferably within hospitality or multi-unit operations.
• Proven track record managing master vendor agreements and strategic supplier relationships.
• Experience leading vendor transitions and change management initiatives.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-property environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and market alignment
• Bonus: Eligible for annual bonus 20%
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match
• Time Off: Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
• Perks: Discounted hotel stays across the portfolio
• Growth: Career development and advancement opportunities
• Culture: People-first environment focused on excellence and innovation
• Job Type: Managerial Level, Full-Time, Permanent
• Office location: 14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1400 Dallas, TX 75254
• Hybrid Schedule: This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of in-office and remote work based on business needs and leadership expectations.
• Remote Option: For the right candidate, open to consider remote within the USA. 
• Travel: Up to 50% travel for meetings and market-related activities

• Ability to work in a standard office environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. (6-8 hours a day)
• Occasional standing and walking throughout the workday.
• Frequent fine motor skills, use of hands and fingers for keyboarding/typing, utilizing a mouse or trackpad, writing, and operating office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, or carry items.
• Ability to lift and/or move 10–25 pounds as needed (e.g., files, office supplies).
• Visual ability to read from a computer screen and printed materials including close visual focus for extended periods and color differentiation (for certain roles).
• Ability to hear and participate in conversations and meetings, use phone and/or headset
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.