Strategist, Global Hotel, Lodging & Meetings
Core
Shape global strategy for hotel, lodging, and meetings to build supplier partnerships and improve traveler/attendee experiences.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing and category management lead (hospitality)
Builds
Multi-year sourcing roadmaps, supplier governance programs, and strategic meetings management practices
Domain
Corporate travel, hospitality, and events
Required skills
strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, category management, meetings and events operations, commercial instinct, market intelligence, supplier economics, contract management, stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
AI-enabled sourcing tools, hospitality technology platforms, sustainability programs
Technologies
AI-enabled sourcing tools, hospitality technology platforms
Responsibilities
Shape global strategy for hotel, lodging, and meetings; build multi-year sourcing roadmaps; advise senior leaders on market shifts and supplier economics; design sourcing strategies for various accommodation types; lead sourcing, negotiations, and contracting; create supplier governance programs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence