Job Description
Join Newport World Resorts as a Non Catalog Procurement Associate and play a critical role in shaping strategic sourcing for goods and services not listed in traditional catalogs. You will build strong, trust-based partnerships with suppliers, run competitive sourcing events, and negotiate terms that balance quality, service levels, and total cost of ownership. You will own the end-to-end procurement cycle for non catalog items, including needs assessment, RFQ creation, bid analysis, supplier selection, contract terms where applicable, and purchase order issuance. Your work will help maximize value for the business while safeguarding compliance with company policies and procurement governance.
In this role you will collaborate with internal stakeholders across operations, finance, IT, and guest services to define specifications, timelines, and service expectations. You will conduct market research, monitor supplier performance, and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or delivery. You will maintain accurate records, track spend, and provide timely reports to leadership. A proactive approach to supplier risk, supplier diversification, and performance improvement will be essential as Newport World Resorts delivers exceptional guest experiences.
The ideal candidate is data-driven, organized, and able to navigate a dynamic hospitality environment. If you thrive on solving strategic sourcing challenges, enjoy building productive supplier relationships, and want to contribute to a premier resort destination, this is the role for you.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end non catalog procurement process including needs assessment, RFQ creation, bid evaluation, supplier selection, contract terms where applicable, and purchase order issuance.
- Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships, monitor performance, and negotiate favorable terms to optimize quality and total cost of ownership.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across operations, finance, IT, and guest services to define specifications, service levels, and delivery timelines.
- Conduct market research, supplier scouting, and competitive bidding to identify savings opportunities and drive value.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, governance, and accurate record-keeping while managing spend against budget.
- Mitigate supplier risk, manage contracts where applicable, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide timely reporting on procurement activity, savings, and supplier performance to leadership.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of procurement or sourcing experience, preferably with non catalog procurement.
- Strong negotiation, vendor management, and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency with ERP or e-procurement systems and MS Excel for data analysis.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and cross-functional teamwork abilities.
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Hospitality or resort industry experience is a plus.