Director, Design & Procurement en Hosthotels

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Director, Design and Procurement will provide design and procurement leadership within Host Hotels and Resorts Development, Design and Construction Department. This role will help maximize the value derived from FF&E procurement and design in renovation and Ops+ projects. Support the strategic sourcing and procurement and design management as the project team subject matter expert in FF&E, standardization of critical design durability guidelines, vendor relations, and overall design aesthetic for project success. In addition, this role will support the Head of Sustainability & Resilience on sustainable sourcing and supply chain initiatives under the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:​

• Provide support in the overall management and growth of the Host Hotels & Resorts Strategic Partnership Program for suppliers, design consultants, and procurement firms.

• • Manage, develop, and establish strategic relationships with key suppliers, designers, and procurement firms.

  • • Collaborate on the evaluation and selection of new procurement firms, consultants, and suppliers to continue the overall growth and needs of Development, Design & Construction in the highest ethical business behavior.

    • Recommend to the VP of Design & Procurement and CapEx leaders, the appropriate interior design and procurement partner firms for each project. Assist CapEx teams in assessment of best design consultant and procurement firm for each renovation project.

  • Assist Capex team leaders to ensure supply chain issues do not affect project delivery.

  • Assure Host’s Design Guidelines are followed for durability and overall longevity of aesthetics as appropriate per project.

  • Support Strategic Partnership initiatives including market assessments and strategy development.

  • • Increase Host Hotels & Resorts leverage and buying power through supplier rationalization and creating a more competitive negotiating environment.

    • As required, conduct factory reviews of key suppliers to assure quality level, processes, services, and overall viability.

  • Partner and meet regularly with FF&E strategic suppliers to ensure Host’s strategies, design guidelines, and lessons learned are implemented. Foster an environment of continual improvement and open communication in support of Host’s goals and standards.

  • Collaborate on the biennial Strategic Partnership Meeting planning and event for Development, Design & Construction to ensure Host’s design, scope, and OPS strategies, along with design guidelines, new processes and goals are fully supported.

  • Support in the collaboration with the Head of Cost Management on total cost and supply analysis to identify opportunities to reduce first and life-cycle cost of renovation projects.

  • Assess existing processes and procedures for improvement opportunities including impacts on design and construction projects, operations, customers, product longevity, and cost-saving opportunities and other areas to add value.

• Support the Corporate Responsibility Advisory Committee to review disclosures and strategy for Supply Chain Management. Drive supplier excellence in compliance with Host Hotels ESG standards, fostering ethical supplier partnerships, and sustainability across procurement processes.

• • Oversee annual completion of the supplier and consultant ESG survey. Analyze and report on the results to the Corporate Responsibility team.

  • Lead the Design & Procurement overall strategic management on assigned renovation and Ops+ projects:

  • Partner with all project stakeholders internally and externally on strategic management of interior design and procurement.

  • Review project schedules for appropriate design and procurement milestones for success.

  • Responsible for project interior design reviews to receive Asset Management, Brand Management and CapEx Committee interior design approvals on all types of renovation projects keeping efficiency in OPS.

  • Provide interior design recommendations and approvals through Concept, Schematic, Design Development and Model Room phases to improve design aesthetic, durability, and OPS efficiency while mindful of budget, schedule, and partnerships.

  • Proactively track active projects to ensure maintenance of design and procurement schedules.

  • Review bid spreadsheets and recommendations to assure maximized value through best quality and cost.

  • Ensure and measure cost savings and performance measures are achieved and reported on the Post Occupancy Surveys internally and externally with correct action outlined.

• Responsible for the management, execution, and standards of the Host Design & Procurement Guidelines under the direction of the VP of Design and Procurement:

• • Review root cause and resolve any open issues. As appropriate, add any required changes to the Host Design & Procurement Guidelines and implement a Corrective Action Report to determine final resolution.

  • Responsible for regular updates/deletions of Host Design & Procurement documents because of design issues, new industry standards, and other areas to ensure specifications are current and meet durability standards required for Host Hotels and Resorts.

  • Communicate with project teams, procurement agents, manufacturers, and designers in conjunction with industry FF&E changes or updates to the Host Design & Procurement Guidelines.

  • Responsible for the up-to-date and CHAMPION document of the Strategic Supplier Listing.

• Review and evaluate FF&E Renovation Project Specifications as requested and/or own managed projects to ensure that they meet the Host Design Guidelines:

• • Identify issues and concerns that do not meet Host standards.

  • Communicate those issues and concerns back to the Project Team and assist in resolutions.

  • Manage a reporting mechanism on the Interior Design Firms that are not consistently specifying FF&E items that meet Host Design Guidelines.

• Manage and coordinate Host Design Standards with the CapEx Analysts to provide regular updates of Host Design & Procurement documents (Guidelines, Brand Standards and Strategic Supplier Listing) as result of surveys, design issues, new industry standards and other areas to ensure documents are current in CHAMPION

• Guide the Department CapEx Analysts in FF&E Specification reviews and maintenance.

• Manage existing design and procurement relationships with the various Brand Partners of Host Hotels & Resorts.

• Travel for project meetings and property site visits as required.

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors’ degree in relevant field

• 10-years relevant experience in procurement or design and at least 5 years in hotel industry

• Detailed knowledge of procurement and design management

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and professional manner

• Strong analytical skills with an ability to make timely-informed decisions.

• Ability to assess market trends.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Strong project management skills.

• Ability to travel
   

It is the policy of Host Hotels & Resorts to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Host will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.