Global Strategic Sourcing Associate Manager

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Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, ESP
In-Office
Mid level
Events • Sales • Travel • Hospitality
The Role
Develop and execute global sourcing and category strategies across suppliers and services. Manage negotiations, contracts, SLAs, supplier performance, risk, quality, delivery, costs, and continuous improvement. Drive total cost of ownership, procurement policy compliance, KPI performance, and stakeholder alignment across a global matrixed organization. The role requires strong negotiation, analytical, strategic thinking, communication, and conflict-management skills, plus 3–5 years of sourcing experience.
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Company Description

Radisson Hotel Group is one of the world's largest hotel groups with ten distinctive hotel brands, and more than 1,500 hotels in operation and under development in 95+ countries. The Group’s overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service ethos. People are at the core of our business success and future. Our people are true Moment Makers and together we bring the culture, spirit, environment and opportunities that empower you to be your best, every day, everywhere, every time. Together, we make Every Moment Matter.

Job Description

We are looking for a Global Strategic Sourcing Associate Manager to join our team in Madrid. The main responsibilities are:

  • Implement effective sourcing strategies for different kind of categories and services.
  • Manage suppliers´ performance with a focus on continuous total cost control and performance, defined improvement, and innovation.
  • Define and execute the Global Category Strategy ensuring cost savings while maintaining and improving quality. The key parameter being Total Cost of ownership.
  • Ensures that third party requirements are clearly deployed to the supplier base, business needs are fulfilled, and execution is flow less.
  • Build and maintain Global supplier base - incl. contracting, negotiations, relationship building, risk management and supplier performance.
  • Secure Global KPIs performance and Procurement Policy implementation.
  • Continuous support to all internal stakeholders and Area Sourcing Teams, increasing compliance.
  • Effectively negotiate pricing, contracts, and SLAs with suppliers to ensure optimum costs and reliable supply according to the Corporate Procurement Policies and Procedures for RHG.
  • Operate as the leader for all issues with suppliers in terms of quality, delivery service, costs and ensure alignment with all internal partners.

 

What we are looking for:

  • Organized and accountable
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Able to work within a global and highly matrixed organization
  • Excellent English, additional languages will be valuable
  • Thinks Strategically
  • Clarifies critical priorities to create business value. Assesses potential risks.
  • Influences Internally & Externally - Seeks to understand others' needs and interests to build trust
  • Generates engagement and commitment from others
  • Manages conflict in a pragmatic and constructive manner

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree required, preferring Economics, Business, Engineering, or related field

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in sourcing, demonstrable successful in sourcing in a cross-cultural environment and matrix-based environment

• Proven negotiation and analytical skills

Location: Madrid, Spain

Additional Information

Why Join Radisson Hotel Group?

Live the Magic of Hospitality - Be part of a team that creates exceptional experiences and memorable moments every day. Let your Yes I Can! spirit shine as you bring hospitality to life.

Build a Great Career - No matter your background or experience, we invest in your growth, learning, and career development—helping you reach your full potential.

Experience the Team Spirit - Join a workplace that’s inclusive, fun, and meaningful. We celebrate diversity, support one another and foster a sense of belonging through our Employee Resource Groups and inclusion initiatives.

Lead with Your Ambition - Your ideas, passion and drive matter! We empower you to make a difference—in hospitality, your community and beyond.

Enjoy Global & Local Perks - No matter where you’re located, you’ll enjoy exclusive global benefits - like special hotel rates for you and your loved ones at our hotels worldwide. Plus, you’ll have access to local perks and rewards tailored to your country, making your experience even more rewarding!

Enjoy benefits such as - up to 53% off your stay as a Team Member at over 1,500 Radisson Hotels worldwide
Guaranteed minimum of 30% off for your Friends & Family
Exclusive Discounts on Breakfast, Food & Beverage, Spa and more

Join us in shaping the future of hospitality! If you’re ready to bring your talent, energy, and passion, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and let’s make every moment matter.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. If you need any adjustments during the application process, please let us know.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field
  • 3–5 years of experience in sourcing
  • Successful sourcing experience in cross-cultural and matrix-based environments
  • Proven negotiation skills
  • Proven analytical skills
  • Excellent English proficiency
  • Additional language proficiency
  • Excellent organizational and accountability skills
  • Ability to work within a global, highly matrixed organization
  • Strategic thinking and ability to assess risks and clarify priorities
  • Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders and build trust
  • Ability to manage conflict pragmatically and constructively

Radisson Hotel Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Radisson Hotel Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Radisson Hotel Group.

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Employee discounts, free staff meals, and hotel stay perks are considered meaningful additions to the compensation package. These extras are often viewed as helpful, particularly for entry-level or hourly roles.
  • Parental & Family Support — The company highlights progressive parental and maternal coverage policies in its offices aimed at supporting families. These policies are presented as part of broader inclusion efforts, though specifics can vary by country and role.

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The Company
HQ: Brussels
Year Founded: 1994

What We Do

Radisson Hotel Group is a dynamic hotel company that offers opportunities for growth and aims to create memorable moments through exceptional hospitality. They are involved in sales, revenue management, and meeting/events management.

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