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
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
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