Senior Procurement Manager / Senior Manager, Procurement at Plaza Premium Group in southlake, Texas

Senior Manager, Procurement

Plaza Premium Group Southlake, Texas *Position is 4 days a week in our beautiful Southlake Office and one day a week from home*

Plaza Premium Group is the global leader in airport lounges and hospitality! With over 25 years of experience, we are redefining travel by creating seamless, world-class airport experiences in over 350 locations worldwide. From award-winning lounges to premium airport services, we take pride in delivering exceptional comfort, convenience, and care to travelers. As a dynamic and fast-growing company, we offer exciting career opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and the chance to be part of a team that's shaping the future of travel. If you're passionate about hospitality and thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, we'd love to have you on board!

Strategic Procurement & Business Partnership

• Act as the regional procurement point of contact for US stakeholders, supporting the execution of group-led sourcing initiatives in line with operational needs
• Work with the Global Director, Strategic Procurement to roll out global contracts and sourcing initiatives, ensuring alignment with local market requirements
• Support business teams in defining clear procurement requirements and ensure they are delivered through approved suppliers and processes

Sourcing, Contracts & Supplier Management

• Lead end to end sourcing and contract execution across assigned categories, including RFQ/RFP, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract award
• Execute sourcing activities in line with HQ category strategies and delegated authorities
• Manage supplier onboarding, contract setup, and pricing implementation to ensure readiness for operations
• Monitor supplier performance on delivery, quality, and service levels, and follow up on issues with corrective actions
• Ensure use of approved suppliers, contracts, and pricing across all locations

Cost Control & Analysis

• Perform spend analysis and supplier benchmarking to support sourcing decisions and cost control
• Identify and deliver approved cost-saving initiatives in collaboration with Finance and Operations
• Provide inputs for budgeting and forecasting, including pricing updates and cost drivers
• Track and report savings delivery and cost performance

Procurement Operations & Process Control

• Oversee day to day procurement operations across locations, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and approved supplier lists
• Ensure discipline in PR, PO, GRN and approval workflows, working with Finance and Operations to maintain control
• Monitor ordering practices and demand patterns, reducing off-contract and maverick spend
• Ensure proper execution of goods receiving, invoice matching, and issue resolution
• Support rollout and usage of procurement systems and catalogues, ensuring data accuracy and consistency

Pre Opening Procurement Support

• Support procurement activities for new lounge openings, refurbishments, and expansions
• Coordinate with HQ Procurement on pre opening checklists, supplier selection, and contract readiness
• Ensure timely completion of ordering, supplier setup, and delivery schedules in line with opening timelines
• Track progress against procurement milestones and escalate risks or delays
• Work with Operations and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and site readiness

Performance & Reporting

• Track and monitor procurement performance, including savings, supplier KPIs, and compliance metrics
• Provide regular updates to Finance, HQ Procurement, and regional stakeholders on progress and issues
• Follow up on identified gaps and corrective actions to ensure closure

Team Coordination & Capability Support

• Coordinate across country teams, operations, and suppliers to ensure smooth execution of procurement activities
• Share best practices and support on-the-job capability building for procurement and operations teams
• Reinforce adherence to procurement policies, controls, and ethical standards

Requirements:

• Minimum 9+ years of experience in sourcing & procurement, with a strong background in hospitality, F&B, airport services, or related industries
• Proven experience managing regional procurement across USA within a multinational environment
• Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier negotiations, and category management
• Demonstrated experience in cost optimization, financial analysis, budgeting, and total cost of ownership models
• Ability to act as a strategic business partner, influencing senior stakeholders and aligning procurement strategies with business objectives
• Experience working closely with finance teams (FP&A exposure preferred) on budgeting and long-term planning
• Strong knowledge of procurement systems and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, ARIBA, Coupa, CheckSCM or equivalent)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (financial modeling) and PowerPoint
• Professional certification such as CIPS, CPM, EIPM or equivalent is preferred
• Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or related field
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural, multi-country environment

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