Four Seasons

Category Manager, General

Four Seasons Corporate Headquarters Toronto

Sponsorship not specified$95k-$110kDetected 5 days ago

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About the role

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people.
It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a global, luxury hotel management company.

Lead procurement activities for hotel and corporate spend.
Establish and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) for engineering service providers.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Collaborate with hotel management teams to adopt and align on various service and product options that are appropriate with operational needs for quality and service.
Drive sustainability initiatives through strategic vendor selection and contract terms.
Own reporting and adherence to regional category strategy within in conjunction with the regional business partner.
Operating as a team player across the organization who effectively collaborates with business units and functional partners.
Ad-hoc projects which occur through working with the business partners/regional hotels.
Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart.
We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

Ability to meet various deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
5+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing.
Proven track record in successful contract negotiations and supplier relationship management.
Effective communication skills with ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Advanced knowledge of procurement techniques, supplier management, pricing methods, bid process, contract formation and ongoing management.
Experience with the design and implementation of category planning & savings initiatives.
Proven track record of achieving category savings via sourcing, demand management and / or policy compliance.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Hospitality experience and Global experience is an asset.
Who You Are:
Strong analytical and research skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Proficient in a change management environment.

$95,000 - $110,000 CAD + additional rewards as part of the total compensation package.

We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves.

Four Seasons is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

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