Procurement Operations Manager - Hospitality & Openings (Hybrid)

Description Step into a high-impact corporate role with Crescent Hotels & Resorts, where innovation meets operational excellence across a dynamic portfolio of premier properties. As the OSE Buyer & Procurement Operations Manager, you’ll be at the center of driving strategic purchasing initiatives that directly influence hotel performance, brand standards, and guest experience. This role blends hands‑on sourcing with data‑driven decision making—owning vendor partnerships, negotiating cost efficiencies, and delivering procurement insights that shape both day‑to‑day operations and large‑scale hotel openings and renovations. At Crescent, you’re not just filling orders—you’re building systems, strengthening supplier networks, and contributing to the successful launch and evolution of hotels nationwide. This role is considered hybrid with a schedule of both remote work and in‑office work in Fairfax, Virginia. Responsibilities Oversee sourcing, evaluation, and negotiation of vendors for all OSE categories across hotel departments Issue and review purchase orders, confirm pricing, track deliveries, and resolve discrepancies Ensure OSE selections meet brand standards, quality requirements, durability ratings, ADA considerations, and applicable fire and safety classifications Manage approved vendor lists and support vendor performance reviews Direct OSE purchasing to support hotel operations, openings, and renovation schedules Champion sustainability and environmental initiatives where applicable Analyze purchasing data to identify spend trends, cost‑saving opportunities, and supplier performance Develop spend reports and basic dashboards to support procurement and project decisions Develop KPIs such as lead times, cost variances, order accuracy, and vendor compliance Prepare procurement summaries and ad‑hoc analyses for leadership and project teams Process vendor invoices and ensure accurate PO matching, pricing, and quantity verification Collaborate with Finance to resolve discrepancies, credits, and payment issues Supervise vendor onboarding by collecting required documentation (W‑9s, COIs, ACH forms) Maintain audit‑ready procurement and financial documentation Provide purchasing data, accruals, and spend summaries for month‑end or project close‑out Support FF&E purchasing activities during hotel openings, renovations, or capital projects, as assigned Track shipments, coordinate deliveries, and verify receipt in collaboration with project teams Assist with submittal coordination, finish samples, shop drawings, and product data for approval workflows Support freight claims and damage resolution with vendors and carriers Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Hospitality Management, or related field 2–5 years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in hospitality or multi‑site operations Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, formulas, reporting) Experience with procurement, ERP, or purchasing systems Familiarity with invoice processing and basic accounting workflows Strong vendor management, negotiation, and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, hybrid work environment Knowledge of hotel brand standards, OSE specifications, and FF&E categories strongly preferred Experience supporting hotel openings, renovations, or capital improvement projects strongly preferred Benefits Highly competitive salary Exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates and their families 401k matching program for eligible associates Flexible scheduling to allow focus on what is important Discounts with Crescent managed properties in North America for you and your family Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr