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As a member of the Marriott International Procurement (MIP) team, the Senior Manager, Procurement – Sub-Saharan Africa plays a key role in driving sourcing strategy, vendor management, and cost optimization for both food and non-food commodities across the region. This position is responsible for identifying and developing effective supply chain partnerships to reduce costs and enhance service conditions for all managed and participating franchise hotels across all Marriott brands. The role focuses on leveraging supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with procurement standards, and managing direct P&L responsibility for rebates and savings within the cluster.
Job Responsibility:
Drive procurement initiatives for food and non-food categories, including supplier sourcing, bid management, cost analysis, negotiations, and contract awards
Consolidate vendor base to leverage volume and maximize value
Conduct RFPs to ensure alignment with quality, service, sustainability, and diversity goals
Monitor market trends, price developments, and vendor performance
Prepare vendor communications, tender protocols, and detailed analyses to support contract recommendations
Build and manage strong partnerships with suppliers, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement
Act as the primary business owner of supplier relationships
Serve as liaison between hotels, cluster teams, and the Regional Procurement MEA team
Conduct vendor site visits and performance reviews to ensure quality and reliability
Develop and maintain contract tracking systems, supplier performance reports, and spend analysis tools
Forecast inventory needs using data insights to minimize stock issues
Present supplier performance updates to cluster and regional leadership
Monitor supplier adherence to financial commitments and oversee audit processes
Provide day-to-day procurement support to hotel teams, offering guidance on pricing, specifications, and standards
Conduct procurement audits to ensure compliance and operational excellence
Organize cluster meetings to strengthen collaboration and leverage opportunities
Communicate new contracts and updates to properties and provide training to hotel purchasing managers
Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in procurement or contracting
Prior hotel operations experience, preferably in F&B or Rooms divisions
Strong knowledge of the hotel procurement market in Sub-Saharan Africa
High proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing) required
Based in Cape Town, South Africa
Nice to have:
Strong contracting expertise in food and non-food commodities
Excellent analytical and Excel skills
Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to lead cost-saving initiatives and manage budgets
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement software tools
Proactive, detail-oriented, and reliable
Strong relationship management and customer service orientation
What we offer:
Valued talents and impactful work
Global team dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and excellence
People-first culture
Commitment to wellbeing
Collaborative workplace
Equal opportunity employer
Access to opportunity
Environment where unique backgrounds are valued and celebrated
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