Sourcing Contract Manager - National & Brand

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.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.

Growth and belonging start here ; you’ll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. 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.

What We Offer :

Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company match

Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement, Paid Pet Bereavement

Training & Development opportunities, career growth

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more

What We’re Looking For:

This role leads a high‑volume, multi‑state sourcing and contracting team and drives enterprise initiatives that improve cost, quality, and processes. It manages the full contracting lifecycle, from research and RFPs through negotiation and execution, while ensuring strong supplier performance and contract compliance. The position also maintains a personal portfolio of contracts and collaborates closely with hotel teams, suppliers, Procurement Services, Legal, and Finance.

Who You Are:

A relationship builder with a dynamic approach to developing connections.

A continually curious forward thinker who loves to find creative solutions.

A team builder with the ability to establish a strong following.

Comfortable with taking the lead in a variety of settings.

Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

What You Will Do:

Lead and execute sourcing projects, including negotiation strategy, RFP development, supplier selection, business case creation, project management, and contract execution.

Manage supply contracts to ensure optimal terms, compliance, and coverage.

Oversee sourcing initiatives across multiple locations, including cross‑functional leadership of competitive bidding events.

Proactively identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.

Maintain strong technical knowledge of sourced products and services.

Build and sustain relationships with financial and operational teams to support sourcing strategies.

Track and report savings, compliance, and variances to the Associate Director of Sourcing, Contracting & Vendor Management.

Leverage e‑business tools for spend analysis, supplier intelligence, competitive bidding, and contract management.

Manage supplier relationships and hold vendors accountable for meeting contractual obligations.

Develop initiative timelines, meet milestones, and provide timely updates to leadership, elevating roadblocks as needed.

Conduct supplier performance management, quality assessments, and supply market research.

Stay current on business needs, industry trends, and supply market conditions.

Support the Sr. Manager, of Sourcing and Contracting with contract development, supplier performance reviews, bid evaluations, and brand standard compliance.

Assist with supplier onboarding, e‑bidding platform setup (Punch‑Out, EDI, Trade Simple), and product identification for OS&E, transitions, and new‑build hotels.

Regular attendance in conformance with standards.

May be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs.

Required to attend all mandatory training sessions and meetings.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications Include:

3+ years of directly related supply chain or procurement experience.

Experience in OS&E, F&B, FF&E, Capital, Reserves and MRO preferred.

Strong analytical, business process analysis and problem-solving capabilities.

Skilled with technology-based systems including spend analytics and e-procurement tools.

Excellent oral, written and verbal communication skills.

High motivation and results-oriented work ethic.