JOB TITLE: Contract & Procurement Manager

WORK HOURS: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

JOB SUMMARY: 

Under administrative direction, is responsible for managing and implementing, contract initiation, monitoring and compliance activities, in accordance with company contracting policies and procedures. Provide leadership in the strategic planning, research development, and execution of data and performance analytics as well as decision support processes. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

•Provides direction in implementing the practices and procedures established for contract initiation, monitoring, and compliance.•Provides oversight of initiation, monitoring, and compliance projects.•Develops annual compliance work plans and objectives.•Identifies need for and develops improvements to contracting programs, policies and procedures.•Reviews and continues oversight of existing policies, procedures and management controls anddevelops and implements new policies, processes, and procedures to improve contract compliance.•Responsible for the development, coordination and distribution of statistical data for the organization andthe industry as well as meets and responds to stakeholders and national investors requesting statistical and research information from the organization.•Supervises data analytics processes, to include gathering reporting requirements, analyzing commonly used reporting queries, and determining best practices.•Oversees the design, development, and deployment of new and revised performance reports.•Work with VP of Media Relations and Communications, Chief Financial Officer and staff; develop quick facts and stats readily available for day-to-day media requests.•Work and coordinate with Divisional Directors to develop and submit quarterly performance reports.•Provide assistance to Chief Financial Officer and Director of Finance in preparing STR forecast projections reports.•Manage, develop, and coordinate all research projects on behalf of the organization to include common assigned research initiatives, request for proposals, economic impact studies, visitor intercept studies, focus groups, and surveys to include coordination with staff and external consultants.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

•Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.•Five (5) years increasingly responsible experience in contract management and compliance, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in data analytics or business intelligence.• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in auditing or accounting.• Contracting or related analytical business experience.• Experience with CRM and Procurement platform systems.• 3 years of experience in conducting research practices/studies for the hospitality industry

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of contract management standards, planning, solicitation processes, contract monitoring and compliance practices.• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to contracts.• Knowledge of industry reporting techniques• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively• Ability to work primarily in an office environment