Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Management (m/f/d)

Director of Procurement & Contracts

Job Category: Home Office Requisition Number: DIREC016751

Full-Time On-site Spire Home Office Irving, TX 75039, USA

SPIRE Hospitality is a management company specializing in creating memorable guest experiences and delivering best-in-class service at our hotels and resorts nationwide. We ensure you have the support, tools, and opportunities to get the job done, grow as an individual, and excel in your hospitality career.

We offer a comprehensive full-time benefits package consisting of medical, dental, vision, pet discount program, identity theft protection, pre-paid legal support, flexible spending accounts, matched 401K, life insurance, critical accident or illness, short- & long-term disability, paid time off, wellness programs, getting paid before payday with earned wage access, wonderful hotel discounts and much more.

Position Summary: The Director of Procurement & Contracts is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing all sourcing, purchasing, and contract management activities across the hotel portfolio. This role ensures cost-effective procurement, strong vendor partnerships, and compliance with corporate standards while driving efficiencies through e-procurement systems and best-in-class contract practices.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in hospitality procurement, contract negotiation (including redlining), supplier transitions, and ownership of enterprise-wide vendor relationships.

Procurement Strategy & Operations:

Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with company goals across all properties.

Lead sourcing initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and service levels.

Oversee purchasing policies, procedures, and controls to ensure consistency and compliance.

Analyze spend data and identify cost-saving opportunities across categories (FF&E, OS&E, food & beverage, services, etc.).

E-Procurement Systems:

Lead the implementation, optimization, and ongoing management of e-procurement platforms.

Drive adoption and compliance across hotel properties and corporate teams.

Contract Management & Negotiation:

Ensure contracts align with legal, financial, and operational requirements.

Establish and maintain contract templates, standards, and approval workflows.

Mitigate risk through strong contract language and compliance oversight.

Serve as the primary relationship owner for key national and regional vendors.

Monitor vendor performance through KPIs, SLAs, and regular business reviews.

Ensure seamless change management with minimal disruption to hotel operations.

Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders during transitions (operations, finance, legal, IT).

Partner closely with hotel operations, accounting, and executive leadership.

Provide guidance and support to property-level leaders on procurement best practices.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Hospitality Management, or related field (MBA preferred).

812+ years of progressive experience in procurement and contract management, preferably within hospitality or multi-unit operations.

Demonstrated experience with e-procurement systems (e.g., Strong contract negotiation and redlining expertise.

Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.

Contract negotiation & risk management

Full-time, in-office role based in the DallasFort Worth area

Occasional travel to hotel properties as needed

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