Sourcing Contract Manager - IT Category
Loews Hotels & Co***Position is hybrid and based in Franklin, TN. Relocation to TN available*** Loews Hotels & Co is a leading owner and operator of luxury hotels with a portfolio of hotels and resorts in the United States. Located in major city centers and resort destinations from coast to coast, the Loews portfolio features one-of-a-kind properties that go beyond Four Diamond standards and embrace their 'uniquely local' community in order to curate exciting, approachable and local travel experiences for guests. Who We Are : Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations. Growth and belonging start here ; you'll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role-from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT-offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact. Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us. What We Offer : Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company match Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement, Paid Pet Bereavement Training & Development opportunities, career growth Tuition Reimbursement Pet Insurance Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more What We're Looking For: This role leads sourcing and contracting in a high‑volume, multi‑state environment, partnering with internal stakeholders to define requirements across hardware, software, services, and equipment. Responsibilities include managing complex RFPs, evaluating suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, and delivering analysis that supports strategic decision‑making. The position works closely with Information Technology and Governance teams, serving as a strategic advisor who translates business needs into actionable sourcing plans and ensures alignment with organizational priorities. The role oversees the full sourcing lifecycle-from market research and RFP development through bid analysis, negotiation, and contract execution-while ensuring strong supplier performance, service quality, timely delivery, and adherence to contractual commitments. The Sourcing Contract Manager, Information & Technology, collaborates with Procurement, Payment Services, Legal, Risk Management, IT, IT Security & Governance, and Finance, and reports to the Associate Director, Hotel Acquisition & Operating Analytics. Who You Are: A relationship builder with a dynamic approach to developing connections A continually curious forward thinker who loves to find creative solutions A team builder with the ability to establish a strong following Comfortable with taking the lead in a variety of settings Collaborator who excels in an exciting, ever-evolving environment What You Will Do: Build/establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with financial, operational, and IT internal stakeholders to ensure complete understanding of the business needs and alignment in development and execution of sourcing initiatives. Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships; hold suppliers accountable for meeting performance standards, ensuring quality, and delivery of contractual commitments Conducts supplier quarterly performance reviews, bid evaluations, contract assessments, and comprehensive product evaluations to ensure alignment with quality, cost, and service expectations. Proactively assess sourcing opportunities by analyzing IT spend data, identifying category purchasing trends, evaluating market conditions, and reviewing expiring contracts to develop data-driven strategic sourcing recommendations Leverage e-Business tools including RFP platforms, spend analytics, supplier intelligence, competitive biddi…