**Additional Information** **Job Number** 25082311 **Job Category** Procurement, Purchasing, and Quality Assurance **Location** Mexico Regional Office, Ejercito Nacional No. 350 Suite 4C, Mexico City, MÉX, Mexico, 11560VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=Mexico%20Regional%20Office%2C%20Ejercito%20Nacional%20No.%20350%20Suite%204C%2C%20Mexico%20City%2C%20M%C3%89X%2C%20Mexico%2C%2011560) **Schedule** Full Time **Located Remotely?** N **Position Type** Management **JOB SUMMARY:** As a member of the Marriott International Procurement Team (MIP), the Procurement & Openings Coordinator, is part of the CALA Procurement organization, which is known for taking ideas into implementation across all brands, disciplines, and continents and reports to the Director, Procurement-CALA. This role will focus on contributing to influencing the sourcing strategy for both food and non-food related commodities as well as developing and managing key vendor contract relationships. The specific key areas of accountability include the following: Data Analysis and Reporting Contracting/Procurement Process Relationship and Vendor Management Property Support Responsibility for invoicing and tracking rebates and savings for the hotels Support Operating Supplies and Equipment (OS&E) Projects The Procurement Coordinator will be based in Mexico at Operadora Marriott or remote **CANDIDATE PROFILE** **Education and Experience** **Required** Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major Progressive related work experience in lodging industry Knowledge of luxury hotel market in the respective continent Strong analytical skills with proven results working with large sets of data and information Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 Strong communication skills (verbal, listening, writing) Good analysis skills essential must be able to utilize Excel to a very high level Multi tasking – ability to work on more than one project is essential High proficiency (speaking, reading, and writing) in English and Spanish **Preferred** Knowledge of Fidelio Materials Control or E-Procurement Platform Ability to maintain hotel’s standards, policies, and procedures Ability to maintain positive and engaging relations with all inquiries Ability to direct and clearly communicate Purchasing Strategy to others Balances the interests of own area with the interests of the department Is open to and encourages others to collaborate across boundaries Effectively manages resources to capitalize on business opportunities Attention to detail Pro-active and reliable Strong business acumen Strong organizational and communication skills (verbal, listening, writing) Self-motivated Strong focus on the customer, both internal and external Cultural knowledge and understanding in the respective area **CORE WORK ACTIVITIES** **Contracting/Procurement Process** Responsible for driving standard OS&E to new Hotels openings and execution on behalf of various stakeholders. Gathers and analyzes data, identifying high-volume spend materials and services Utilizes data analysis to develop cost saving strategies Consolidates existing vendor base to leverage volume and drive compliance to strategic partners Prepares tendering process protocols, vendor communications, reports, presentations, and detailed spread sheet analysis to conclude a contact **Data Analysis and Reporting** Constructs and maintains tracking process for material and service contracts including those agreements that require time and volume commitments; communicates tracking with finance and other internal customers Gathers usage data across multiple databases to forecast inventory needs and communicates needs to manufacturing vendors to minimize out of stock situations Constructs and maintains tracking process for supplier performance and spend reports Presents supplier performance reports to Director, Procurement and MIP CALA leadership Monitors supplier performance against proposed financial incentives and identifies potential issues or need for audit Conducts performance reviews with suppliers and drives customer participation in programs **Property and Local Support** Assists in the support of all affiliated properties and various business functions across designated cluster Supports hotels on day-to-day basis by providing feedback on pricing, specifications, standards, etc. Maintains communications between company, affiliated hotels, and continent offices Conducts procurement audits in affiliated properties to ensure maximum compliance and to maintain relations with all employees and Executive Committee in each hotel Develops and provides communications of new contracts to the various hotels in the cluster Ensures maximum leverage is obtained within the continent properties to ensure full advantage of given leveraging opportunities Organizes Cluster meetings to maximize leverage Reinforces clustering leverage process wherever the local pre-conditions exist (e.g. per city, per region, per country) Provides support, training, and development to Procurement Champions **LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES** **Create Belonging** Build relationships by promoting an environment of collaboration, trust, respect, opportunity, and inclusion. Monitors partner/customer satisfaction; anticipates and responds to feedback. Uses effective communication strategies to build and maintain relationships. Seeks out differences in perspective and creates a friendly and welcoming environment. Maintains awareness of evolving partner/customer and associate needs. Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs **Learn & Excel** - Apply professional expertise while seeking out and integrating diverse perspectives and learning opportunities. Sets career goals and identifies development areas for self and others; uses resources and challenging assignments to help achieve goals and develop self and others. Gathers, shares, and uses information about industry and discipline trends, competitors, and best practices. Maintains advanced technical knowledge and skills to model and coach others on completing complex technical assignments, solves advanced technical issues, and identifies and communicates innovative technical approaches for improving processes or business functioning. **Deliver Results** Set ambitious goals, create alignment, and drive execution. Creates an environment that encourages accountability, high standards, innovation, and has clear performance expectations. Sets and tracks goal progress for self and others, communicates key milestones and deadlines, breaks down barriers to accomplishing work and goals, and ensures timely completion of work. _Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._ Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. **Be** where you can do your best work,​ **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global​ team, and **become** the best version of you.