Senior Procurement Manager

Senior Procurement ManagerOpportunity, growth, and meaningful rewards! We offer:Health, dental and vision insuranceGenerous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)401(k) retirement planCompany paid life insuranceTuition reimbursementEmployee assistance programTraining and exciting career growth opportunitiesReferral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.Location: Corporate DevelopmentPurpose: The Senior Manager of Procurement drives end-to-end procurement of equipment, signage, furniture, fixtures and furnishings across the company's airport restaurant portfolio in partnership with the Design & Construction team. This role is central to the successful execution of new buildouts, remodels, upgrades, and refurbishments across North America as they manage $20-25m in annual purchasing while ensuring vendor performance, supply chain continuity, and on-time delivery across a complex, multi-brand capital project environment.Essential Functions:Manages end-to-end procurement operations across US and Canadian capital projects, overseeing approximately $20M to $25M in annual purchasing and acting as primary point of contact for procurement on all capital projectsDevelops, evaluates, and maintains a vendor portfolio that meets company specifications, cost targets, and delivery requirements; negotiates volume-based pricing and national account contracts while attending factory trips, vendor meetings and trade shows to stay current on market conditionsManages and maintains purchase order contracts in USGN with priority vendors to meet legal requirements; orders, schedules, and expedites Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) buyouts meeting delivery goals of projectsMaintains WMDBE supplier participation percentages in support of the company's minority and small business goalsManages relationships with internal and external brand partners to coordinate the required equipment, furniture, and artifacts to ensure all project schedules are maintainedReads project drawings to generate accurate FF&E orders; analyzes category and product performance and communicates cost increases due to raw material and market changes to managementEstablishes vendor and supplier logistics and freight management procedures for assigned commodities; leverages deep knowledge of FF&E to find creative solutions to lead time delays, product shortages, and other supply chain disruptionsProvides guidance to consultant designers regarding best practices and preferred specifications to support design intent and procurement efficiencyIntegrates quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, interdependencies, and opportunities across the procurement functionPartners with Finance and project stakeholders to track spending against budget, forecast procurement costs, and support capital project financial reportingReporting Relationship: The Senior Manager of Procurement reports to the Director of ProcurementMinimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:Education and Experience: The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 6 years:In a technical role: Requires 6 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or capital project management within commercial real estate, multi-unit restaurant, retail, or hospitality construction environmentsA bachelor's degree in a program related to the functional area can count for 2 of the 6-year requirementIn the industry: 3+ years of Hospitality, F&B and/or Retail experience preferredSpecialized training:Training or certification in procurement, supply chain management, or construction preferredTraining that leads to strong understanding of FF&E product categories, commercial construction schedules, and vendor contract administrationSpecialized Skillset/Competencies/Traits:Experience reading and interpreting legal agreements and construction documents with ability to conceptually estimate project costsProficiency in Microsoft Office; strong working knowledge of Excel is essentialExperience with People Soft and project management software strongly preferredAble to communicate and interact confidently with a diverse set of stakeholders including leadership, brand partners, external vendors, consultant designers, and field operations teams; must be comfortable presenting procurement updates, cost impacts, and supply chain risks to decision makersStrong negotiation skills with ability to drive cost savings without compromising quality or deliveryAble to problem-solve creatively under supply chain pressureBusiness acumen and also has the mindset required to understand the long-term implications of procurement compliance and to advance the organization's goalsDemonstrated history of understanding the needs of the business, stakeholders, the employee population and individual circumstancesDemonstrated history of creating and maintaining positive work environmentsLocation/Travel:This role is based at the North America Support Center in Bethesda, MDThis role requires up to 20% travelAvolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates ("the Company"), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as "protected characteristics").