Vice President, Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a global strategic sourcing strategy with a primary focus on Food & Beverage, ensuring alignment with corporate goals, ESG priorities, and operational needs.
• Build and lead a high-performing category management organization spanning Food & Beverage and indirect categories such as facilities, professional services, and technology.
• Partner with executive leadership, Culinary, Operations, and Finance teams to align sourcing strategies with menu development, margin targets, and guest experience objectives.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain leadership, with deep expertise in Food & Beverage sourcing within hospitality or multi-site operations.
• Proven track record managing high-volume, complex supply chains and multi-million/billion-dollar spend portfolios, including expertise in commodity-based pricing and distributor models.
• Advanced negotiation, contract management, and commercial structuring skills, along with strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

Company Culture:

• Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on any legally recognized basis, including race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
• The company believes inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens its people, improves service, and raises excellence, creating environments that reflect and celebrate diverse communities.