Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Senior Director, Sourcing Engagement
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Parsippany, New Jersey, us, 07054
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is now seeking a Senior Director, Sourcing Engagement to join our team at the Parsippany - 22 Sylvan Way location in Parsippany, New Jersey.
**Why Wyndham?**
By joining Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, you will play an integral role in our mission to make hotel travel possible for all. You'll be part of the largest hotel franchise company in the world, where we strive to deliver the best value to our owners and guests. Most importantly, you'll be entrusted to live our unique Count on Me culture, set by our core values of integrity, accountability, inclusive, caring and fun. At Wyndham, we provide all team members the opportunity to grow through best-in-class training and career development, leadership training, mentorship opportunities and educational support.
Supporting our team members is a top priority, which is why we offer competitive compensation and benefits, vacation, team member appreciation days, workplace flexibility and much more.
At Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, we value and embrace a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion that supports team members of all backgrounds and experiences. We can't wait to welcome you!
**The Role**
The Senior Director, Sourcing Engagement is a strategic leadership position responsible for leading initiatives that drive sourcing program engagement, satisfaction, and compliance with brand standards.
They will be responsible for optimizing sourcing spend through effective collaboration with Category Management and Sourcing Operations. This role will lead a team to oversee programs that connect various sourcing initiatives across multiple processes while managing sponsorships enhance sourcing program visibility and engagement.
**What you'll do**
+ Sourcing Analytics & Insights: Collaborate with the Sourcing Engagement team to leverage sourcing analytics that identify purchasing and compliance trends, informing strategic decision-making.
+ Strategic Program Leadership: Partner with Category Management and Sourcing Operations to implement new supplier programs and lead initiatives that drive engagement with sourcing programs, ensure compliance with brand standards, and enhance guest satisfaction.
+ Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with hotel-facing teams, including, but not limited to, Brand & Field Operations, Quality, Integration, Development, and Architectural, Design & Construction, to connect sourcing programs with internal processes and initiatives.
+ Customer Service Enhancement: Improve customer service and issue resolution processes by establishing a feedback loop between Sourcing Operations and Category Management.
+ Operational Support Oversight: Oversee OSD support to create efficiencies and targeted initiatives that raise awareness and satisfaction with Wyndham Sourcing programs.
+ Evaluate supply market landscape: Leverage customer feedback and insights to help vet potential new suppliers and support competitive analysis for category management.
+ Sponsorship Program Execution: Lead the execution of the Wyndham Global Conference Sponsorship program and oversee event sponsorships for key initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
**You'll be successful if you have**
+ Familiarity with sourcing strategies and engagement frameworks.
+ Proven experience in project management.
+ Team leadership and development.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive compliance and efficiency.
+ Strategic thinking and problem solving.
+ Proven track record of successfully managing cross-functional programs and leading high-performing teams.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
+ Ability to influence without direct authority.
**Required Qualifications/Experience**
+ Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
+ Minimum 10 years in sourcing, operations or sponsorship/event management.
+ Master's degree in business, supply chain management or hotel administration desired.
**COMPANY OVERVIEW:**
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the world's largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties with approximately 9,200 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents. Through our network of approximately 872,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the hospitality industry. Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. with offices around the world in London, Shanghai, Buenos Aires, Dubai and more, Wyndham employs more than 2,000 corporate team members worldwide who are dedicated to the Company's mission of making hotel travel possible for all. Supporting thousands of franchisees and a growing global portfolio of 24 hotel brands-think household names like Wyndham, La Quinta, Ramada, Days Inn and Super 8-Wyndham team members are a widespread group of individuals with diverse interests and backgrounds. Our unique Count on Me culture, commitment to flexibility and core values of Integrity, Accountability, Inclusivity, Caring and Fun are just part of what continues to make Wyndham an award-winning best place to work.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
**Job Location:**
Parsippany - 22 Sylvan Way, 22 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054
**Employment Status:**
Full-time
**Why Wyndham?**
By joining Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, you will play an integral role in our mission to make hotel travel possible for all. You'll be part of the largest hotel franchise company in the world, where we strive to deliver the best value to our owners and guests. Most importantly, you'll be entrusted to live our unique Count on Me culture, set by our core values of integrity, accountability, inclusive, caring and fun. At Wyndham, we provide all team members the opportunity to grow through best-in-class training and career development, leadership training, mentorship opportunities and educational support.
Supporting our team members is a top priority, which is why we offer competitive compensation and benefits, vacation, team member appreciation days, workplace flexibility and much more.
At Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, we value and embrace a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion that supports team members of all backgrounds and experiences. We can't wait to welcome you!
**The Role**
The Senior Director, Sourcing Engagement is a strategic leadership position responsible for leading initiatives that drive sourcing program engagement, satisfaction, and compliance with brand standards.
They will be responsible for optimizing sourcing spend through effective collaboration with Category Management and Sourcing Operations. This role will lead a team to oversee programs that connect various sourcing initiatives across multiple processes while managing sponsorships enhance sourcing program visibility and engagement.
**What you'll do**
+ Sourcing Analytics & Insights: Collaborate with the Sourcing Engagement team to leverage sourcing analytics that identify purchasing and compliance trends, informing strategic decision-making.
+ Strategic Program Leadership: Partner with Category Management and Sourcing Operations to implement new supplier programs and lead initiatives that drive engagement with sourcing programs, ensure compliance with brand standards, and enhance guest satisfaction.
+ Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with hotel-facing teams, including, but not limited to, Brand & Field Operations, Quality, Integration, Development, and Architectural, Design & Construction, to connect sourcing programs with internal processes and initiatives.
+ Customer Service Enhancement: Improve customer service and issue resolution processes by establishing a feedback loop between Sourcing Operations and Category Management.
+ Operational Support Oversight: Oversee OSD support to create efficiencies and targeted initiatives that raise awareness and satisfaction with Wyndham Sourcing programs.
+ Evaluate supply market landscape: Leverage customer feedback and insights to help vet potential new suppliers and support competitive analysis for category management.
+ Sponsorship Program Execution: Lead the execution of the Wyndham Global Conference Sponsorship program and oversee event sponsorships for key initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
**You'll be successful if you have**
+ Familiarity with sourcing strategies and engagement frameworks.
+ Proven experience in project management.
+ Team leadership and development.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive compliance and efficiency.
+ Strategic thinking and problem solving.
+ Proven track record of successfully managing cross-functional programs and leading high-performing teams.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
+ Ability to influence without direct authority.
**Required Qualifications/Experience**
+ Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
+ Minimum 10 years in sourcing, operations or sponsorship/event management.
+ Master's degree in business, supply chain management or hotel administration desired.
**COMPANY OVERVIEW:**
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the world's largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties with approximately 9,200 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents. Through our network of approximately 872,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the hospitality industry. Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. with offices around the world in London, Shanghai, Buenos Aires, Dubai and more, Wyndham employs more than 2,000 corporate team members worldwide who are dedicated to the Company's mission of making hotel travel possible for all. Supporting thousands of franchisees and a growing global portfolio of 24 hotel brands-think household names like Wyndham, La Quinta, Ramada, Days Inn and Super 8-Wyndham team members are a widespread group of individuals with diverse interests and backgrounds. Our unique Count on Me culture, commitment to flexibility and core values of Integrity, Accountability, Inclusivity, Caring and Fun are just part of what continues to make Wyndham an award-winning best place to work.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
**Job Location:**
Parsippany - 22 Sylvan Way, 22 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054
**Employment Status:**
Full-time