**Role Purpose** Support Global Procurement in day to day sourcing activities, manage stakeholder relationships, contract and supplier management, and data analysis **Key Accountabilities** + Execution of sourcing projects across a variety of categories areas delivered within allocated timeframes and ensuring all reporting tools are updated in line with specified timelines + Execution of some SoW's, contract renewals and amendments + Respond in a timely manner to stakeholder requests + Support building online events for supplier information, e-auctions and online tendering, ensuring RFx events are run effectively and seamlessly for both internal customers and suppliers + Analyze tender returns and collate information whilst meeting agreed delivery SLA’s and compliance. + Provide insight on tender returns to simplify review process for internal customers + Develop and maintain procurement documentation as required + Perform Quality Checks on own work and for team members where requested + Provide suggestions and input as to how services could be improved or delivered more effectively and provide, assistance with service reporting as appropriate + Maintain regular and appropriate communications throughout the Sourcing process both internal and external + Prioritize workload to ensure delivery of projects within agreed SLA’s **Key Skills & Experiences** Education + Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience Experience 3-5 years progressive work-related experience including: + Proficient in executing multi-step Sourcing and Procurement projects and processes + General understanding of Category Management methodology and procurement processes + Track record of developing and implementing purchasing/ procurement projects delivering value to the business (e.g., savings, rebates, cost avoidance, etc.) + Procurement experience in a large organization + Demonstrated ability to analyze RFP submissions and present findings + Strong procurement technical skills, legal knowledge and RFI/P execution + Experience with supporting supplier management activities + Capable of being part of matrixed team in a project environment + Demonstrated negotiation and influencing skills + Effective project management skills Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today. At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.