Director, Sourcing Business Planning & Development

Director, Sourcing Business Planning & Development Location: Parsippany, NJ, US Property Name: Parsippany - 22 Sylvan Way Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is now seeking a Director, Sourcing Business Planning & Development 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, inclusivity, caring, and fun. The Role We are seeking a highly motivated Business Planning and Development Director to join our Sourcing team. This will be instrumental in coordinating with Wyndham franchise owners, Wyndham-approved suppliers, and internal business stakeholders to ensure the seamless operation of our sourcing activities. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and an owner-first customer service mindset to support WH&R's strategic vision while helping to drive hotel profitability. What you'll do Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Franchise Operations, Technology, Marketing, Architecture, Design & Construction, Finance, and Sourcing teams, to align sourcing strategies with business objectives. Engage with Sourcing tower leads to monitor and analyze hotel engagement with Sourcing Programs. Build relationships with Hotel Owners: Serve as the primary point of contact between the Sourcing team and franchise owners. Lead early demand identification and support sourcing projects to meet business needs. Provide industry insights: Analyze industry trends and competitive data to identify opportunities for cost savings. Represent Sourcing Function: Participate in cross-functional meetings, offering input on supplier management and sourcing analytics. You'll be successful if you have Proven track record of successfully managing relationships with franchisees or business partners. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent organizational and project management skills. Ability to negotiate and influence others. Strong customer service orientation. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically. Willingness to travel as needed. Required Qualifications/Experience Bachelor's degree in business administration, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, or a related field. A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in a sourcing or procurement role. Master's degree in business 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. Our unique Count on Me culture and 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. What we expect from you You will play an important part in our mission to make travel possible for all by: Being responsive and respectful to our guests, partners, and communities. Fostering an inclusive environment. Bringing your best every day. What you can expect from us Growth opportunities through best-in-class training and career development. Competitive salary and benefits. A culture of Diversity & Inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-05