The position of Head of Category is a role within Procurement in support of the IHG Procurement strategy. IHG Procurement is undergoing a transformation in support of corporate objectives and the Winning Ways. The incumbents will be experienced Procurement Directors (not development roles) and they will be expected to establish and lead cross-functional teams of stakeholders through Sourcing Management. Demand Management and Supplier Relationship Management as a structured process to deliver breakthrough results for the business. Categories will typically be $200-$600 million spend, have up to 1,000 suppliers and be complex and difficult to manage being made up of a number of associated categories each of which is in itself complex. The Head of Category is responsible for multiple categories of spend and will lead IHG and supplier management through major change to deliver breakthrough value.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Influence and negotiation skills to collaborate with key stakeholders, internally and externally to drive results
• Mix of business understanding and deep expertise in supply chain and procurement techniques and best practices
• Demonstrate strategic thinking in delivering solutions
• Significant experience in managing and developing relationships
• Ability to navigate, influence and manage change in a matrix organization
• Effective at identifying broader business trends and creating timely response within IHG
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and engaging with senior leadership across a matrix organization
• Deep strategic understanding of hospitality business and hospitality industry dynamics

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Important information:

• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
• No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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