Manager 5SU Services, Procurement (Hotel Pre-Opening), APEC

JOB SUMMARY 

As a valued member of the Marriott International Procurement (MIP) team, the Manager of 5SU Services will lead Operating Supplies and Equipment (OS&E) procurement and related activities across the Asia Pacific region (excluding China)

The primary responsibility is to deliver comprehensive 5SU services to hotel owners on a fee-for-service basis, actively promote and present these services to prospective owners, collaborate with appointed third-party procurement partners to ensure compliance with Marriott commodity standards, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to uphold brand standards. The role also includes maintaining the accuracy of Marriott’s approved vendor and local distributor lists, as well as providing Mock-Up Room (MUR) support services on a fee basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

5SU Fee-Based Support

• Support hotel owners in the procurement of OS&E and Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) essential for hotel openings.
• Develop and manage 5SU budgets in line with facility criteria and design specifications.
• Ensure adherence to brand-specific specifications and guidelines.
• Lead vendor bid processes, negotiate contracts, and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Generate purchase orders and coordinate delivery and installation logistics for OS&E and FF&E.
• Complete all required administrative and project documentation using standardized tools.
• Monitor and control expenditure.
• Foster and maintain effective relationships with vendors.

Mock-Up Room (MUR) Fee-Based Support

• Provide fee-based assistance to ownership in the setup of MURs for new hotels, utilizing Marriott-approved vendor commodities where applicable.

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Purchasing, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ procurement experience within the hospitality sector, ideally with hotel pre-opening exposure.
• Operational experience in hotel Food & Beverage and/or Rooms Division is advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of the luxury and premium hotel markets across the Asia Pacific region.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of PowerPoint and Power BI preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant procurement software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders’ relationship simultaneously.
• Proactive, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to perform under pressure.
• Skilled in marketing 5SU services and articulating Marriott’s procurement strategy to hotel owners and external partners.
• Experienced in budget management and contract negotiation skills across various hotel commodities.
• Ability to execute and uphold hotel standards, policies, and procedures consistently.
• Able to foster positive, professional relationships with all stakeholders and respond effectively to inquiries.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) and proficient in a second Asian language.
• Flexible and willing to travel for business as required.

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