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Director of Strategic Sourcing & Contracting - Hotel Operations

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Jul 2026

About the role

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:

The Director of Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, and Contracting leads a centralized sourcing, procurement, contracting, and vendor management function within a complex, multi-location hospitality environment. This role drives enterprise-wide initiatives that deliver cost savings, quality improvements, operational efficiencies, and exceptional service to internal stakeholders. Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, evaluating suppliers, leading negotiations, managing contracts, and overseeing the procurement of goods and services that support hotel operations. The Director ensures compliance with company policies, budgets, and service standards while fostering strong supplier partnerships and business relationships. This position also provides leadership, training, mentoring, and professional development to build a high-performing sourcing and procurement team.

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

Collaborator who excels in an exciting, ever-evolving environment

What You Will Do:

Lead the Sr. Manager, Sourcing & Contracting and Sr. Manager, Procurement, overseeing a team of 15 professionals.
Establish performance goals, delegate responsibilities, monitor progress, and provide coaching to ensure delivery of objectives.
Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and corrective action planning.
Develop and maintain training programs, materials, and competency standards for team members.
Drive the development and execution of enterprise sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
Direct spend analysis, market benchmarking, supplier cost modeling, and financial impact assessments.
Lead vendor selection initiatives and collaborate with operations, finance, legal, and executive leadership to implement sourcing strategies.
Build strong cross-functional partnerships to ensure alignment and support for procurement initiatives.
Oversee the RFP process, including vendor solicitation, bid e