Specific Job Summary (describe the nature and purpose of the position) The Director, Procurement –IT & Professional Services is responsible for overseeing the comprehensive sourcing and procurement of strategy in the specific area of IT Services and Professional Services, driving key stakeholder alignment and supporting successful execution of sourcing and procurement strategies. Specific Expected Contributions (including duties and responsibilities) + Responsible for managing Strategic Sourcing processes for categories including IT Services, Consulting, Audit, Tax, Legal, and other related services. + Partner closely with cross-functional teams and business leaders to develop and implement strategies. + Reviews appropriate type of sourcing strategies (e.g., demand management, supply management, process improvement, etc.) and tactics (e.g., RFP, direct negotiation, etc.) and develops execution plans accordingly. + Manages development, distribution, and facilitation of supplier qualification and RFx events + Research and negotiate vendor agreements and contracts. + Drives key stakeholder alignment and successful execution of sourcing and procurement strategies + Leads supplier negotiations, including negotiable issues across commercial and business terms; analyzes proposals across multiple considerations (e.g., service levels, quality, pricing, supplier innovations, risks, etc.) + Evaluates potential award scenarios, develops recommendations, and socializes recommendations with business stakeholders.  Finalizes implementation plans based on results of award decisions. + Defines and implements process improvements in the category to increase Business stakeholder satisfaction, reduce cycle time of engagement and deliver efficiency gains while ensuring compliance with policies and mitigating supplier risk. + Establishes category documentation such as addressable spend, category value levers, and evaluates preliminary category value hypotheses. + Exhibits solid leadership skills and demonstrates an ability to recruit, mentor, develop and retain outstanding strategic sourcing teams. + Develops team member capabilities, particularly in category management and strategic sourcing processes. Specific Candidate Profile (the education, experience, skills and attributes that are important for this position) + BS/BA in Supply Chain, Economics, Finance or Business Administration; CSCP or MBA preferred + Minimum 7 years of combined sourcing/procurement/supply chain experience and/or functional experience in the assigned category + Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing for Professional Services categories at a global scale and within a fast paced, and dynamic organization. + Deep category experience in the following subcategories: + _Management_ _Consulting_ + _IT Professional Services_ + _Tax Services_ + _Audit Services_ + _Legal Services_ + Professional Services Industry expertise, either in a Sourcing/Procurement role or within the business + Successful track record in developing collaborative, highly effective, strategic, and tactical relationships with diverse business groups across all levels. + Experience utilizing relevant procurement technologies (e.g.,Spend Analytics, eSourcing, VMS, etc.) + Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills. Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture