Vice President of Hospitality Procurement

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: h3 for headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must not repeat job title. We need to include only sections with real specific content. We have content: About our company (maybe About the role?), Position Summary, Scope of Responsibility, Key Responsibilities (list), Master Vendor & Supplier Relationships, Project Execution & Cross-Functional Leadership, Vendor Transitions & Onboarding, Leadership & Team Development, Financial Management & Value Optimization, Client Support & Experience, Requirements (list), Compensation & Benefits (some details). Also Physical Requirements (maybe not needed). We need to map to allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can combine some sections: About the role could include About our company and Position Summary. Responsibilities could include Key Responsibilities, Master Vendor & Supplier Relationships, Project Execution & Cross-Functional Leadership, Vendor Transitions & Onboarding, Leadership & Team Development, Financial Management & Value Optimization, Client Support & Experience. Requirements could include Requirements list. Qualifications maybe not separate; we could include education/experience under Requirements. Skills maybe not separate; we could embed. Benefits and Pay: we have Compensation & Benefits details: Base Salary: Commensurate with experience (that's vague, not specific; we should not include Pay section if it's just "commensurate with experience" because that's filler. However we have Bonus: eligible for annual bonus 20% (specific), Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Retirement: 401(k) with company match, Time Off: Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days, Perks: Discounted hotel stays, Growth: Career development..., Culture: People-first environment. Those are specific benefits. So we can have Benefits section with those items. Pay section maybe omitted because base salary is not specific. Schedule: we have Hybrid Schedule description, Remote Option, Travel up to 50%. That's schedule info. So we can have Schedule section. We must not include boilerplate like EEO etc. Also we should not include Physical Requirements (maybe not needed). Also we should not include Job ID etc. We need to use

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  for prose. We need to preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can group them. Let's extract substantive content: About our company: "Premier Project Management provides design, procurement, engineering development and project management services to hotels. This includes implementing the majority of capital improvements for properties owned by Ashford Hospitality Trust (NYSE: AHT) and other hotel and multi-family ownership groups. As an Interior Designer, you will work on the interior renovation of projects with varying levels of complexity from design through construction and installation. You will work with and receive mentorship from senior members in the department." But note: The job title is Vice President of Hospitality Procurement, not Interior Designer. The about our company mentions Interior Designer maybe a mistake but we must preserve it as given. Position Summary: "The Vice President of Hospitality Procurement is responsible for the strategic planning, sourcing, procurement, and execution of all purchasing initiatives across new builds, renovations, and capital improvement projects. This role partners closely with Construction, Design, Operations, Finance, and Property Leadership to ensure all projects are delivered within schedule, within budget, and aligned with brand/company standards. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in hospitality procurement, contract negotiation, supplier transitions, and ownership of enterprise-wide vendor relationships." Scope of Responsibility: "While Premier continues to expand its portfolio across multiple asset classes, including multifamily, student housing, data centers, fitness facilities, and other commercial real estate sectors, this position will remain primarily focused on hospitality projects. Approximately 75% of the role will support hospitality initiatives, 15% will support multifamily developments, and 10% will support student housing, data centers, fitness facilities, and other commercial projects. Candidates should bring strong hospitality expertise while demonstrating the flexibility and adaptability to support a diverse and growing real estate platform." Key Responsibilities list: many bullet points. Master Vendor & Supplier Relationships: bullet points. Project Execution & Cross-Functional Leadership: bullet points. Vendor Transitions & Onboarding: bullet points. Leadership & Team Development: bullet points. Financial Management & Value Optimization: bullet points. Client Support & Experience: bullet points. Requirements list: bullet points. Compensation & Benefits: list items. Hybrid Schedule: description. We need to avoid repeating content. We'll create sections:

  About the role

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  containing About our company + Position Summary + Scope of Responsibility maybe. But we must not duplicate. We'll combine.

  Responsibilities

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  containing all responsibility bullet points from Key Responsibilities, Master Vendor & Supplier Relationships, Project Execution & Cross-Functional Leadership, Vendor Transitions & Onboarding, Leadership & Team Development, Financial Management & Value Optimization, Client Support & Experience. We need to ensure we keep each bullet as
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    Requirements

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    containing Requirements list.

    Benefits

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    Schedule

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    containing hybrid schedule, remote option, travel. We should not include Pay section because base salary is vague. Bonus is specific but could be considered compensation; but we already have Benefits maybe include bonus there? The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We could include Bonus under Benefits or maybe create a Compensation section? But we have only allowed headings: Benefits, Pay. Since we have bonus specifics, we could create a Pay section with Bonus and maybe note base salary is commensurate (but that's filler). Better to put bonus under Benefits? Actually bonus is compensation. But we have no Pay section unless we have specific pay info. The bonus is specific: eligible for annual bonus 20%. That's substantive. So we could create a Pay section with that bullet. However base salary is not specific; we could omit base salary line. The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state bonus, health benefits, retirement, time off, perks, growth, culture. So we can have Benefits section for health, retirement, time off, perks, growth, culture. Pay section for bonus (maybe also base salary if we consider it stated but it's vague; but it's stated as "Base Salary: Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and market alignment". That is a statement but it's filler; we should not include filler text like "commensurate with experience". The instruction says never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD"). So we should not include base salary line. So Pay section would only have bonus? That's still substantive. Could we combine bonus into Benefits? The instruction says Benefits section for benefits; bonus is compensation not benefit. But we could still put bonus under Benefits as it's a compensation element; but better to follow allowed headings: we have Benefits and Pay. We'll put bonus in Pay. Thus:

    Pay

    • Eligible for annual bonus (20% of base salary)
    But we need to preserve the exact wording: "Eligible for annual bonus 20%". We'll output that. Now Benefits section: list items: - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k) with company match - Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days - Discounted hotel stays across the portfolio - Career development and advancement opportunities - People-first environment focused on excellence and innovation We should keep as
    • . Schedule section: Hybrid Schedule description: "This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of in-office and remote work based on business needs and leadership expectations. Remote Option: For the right candidate, open to consider remote within the USA. Travel: Up to 50% travel for meetings and market-related activities." We'll put in

      . Now Responsibilities: need to list all bullet points from the various sections. Let's extract them precisely. From Key Responsibilities: - Strategic Procurement & Operations - Drive initiatives for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and risk mitigation across all FF&E/OS&E categories. - Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers. - Negotiate contracts, terms, warranties, and pricing agreements — including master service agreements (MSAs) and preferred vendor programs — to secure optimal value. - Oversee complete FF&E/OFCI/OS&E procurement lifecycle from specification review through delivery, installation, and punch-out. - Monitor and validate vendor proposals, cut sheets, and submittals to ensure design intent and compliance. - Manage value-engineering efforts with design and operations while preserving design integrity. - Optimize supply chain performance including inventory management, production schedules, warehousing, and logistics. - Integrate AI-driven tools to streamline procurement workflows, improve accuracy, and enhance cross-department visibility. - Monitor all expediting reports to ensure accuracy, timely execution, and alignment with project milestones. - Audit suppliers for quality, reliability, financial stability, and ethical sourcing. - Oversee purchasing policies, procedures, and controls to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization. - Master Vendor & Supplier Relationships - Serve as the primary relationship owner for key national and regional vendors. - Monitor vendor and supplier performance through KPIs, SLAs, and regular business reviews, including production timelines, quality control, freight damage, and installation resolutions. - Drive continuous improvement and innovation with strategic suppliers. - Project Execution & Cross-Functional Leadership - Lead projects and cross-functional teams from Design Development through Budget Review, Approval, and Funding Requests. - Ensure project needs are identified, addressed, and communicated clearly to all departments and clients. - Coordinate closely with design, construction, operations, finance, and ownership groups for project alignment. - Manage warehousing, attic stock, surplus inventory, and disposition of owner goods. - Oversee freight, global sourcing, customs, and risk mitigation for international FF&E supply chains. - Vendor Transitions & Onboarding - Lead vendor onboarding, transitions, and offboarding processes across the portfolio. - Ensure seamless change management with minimal disruption to hotel operations. - Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders during transitions (operations, finance, legal, IT). - Maintain documentation and communication plans for all vendor changes. - Leadership & Team Development - Lead a high-performance procurement team with a collaborative, accountable culture. - Set performance goals, provide coaching, and conduct regular evaluations. - Implement workflow improvements that strengthen operational efficiency and cross-department coordination. - Partner with the VP and executive leadership to support team development and apply marketing/client data for client initiatives. - Provide guidance and support to property-level leaders on procurement best practices. - Financial Management & Value Optimization - Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or service. - Track, analyze, and report measurable cost savings from procurement activities. - Prepare and deliver procurement reports, performance dashboards, and financial updates to senior leadership. - Manage financial programs, compliance, and follow-through for client projects. - Maintain accurate forecasting of budgets, lead times, cash flows, and procurement risk indicators. - Client Support & Experience - Manage client satisfaction survey releases, monitoring, and feedback analysis. - Collaborate with Business Development to apply data insights that support enhanced client service and reporting. - Ensure procurement processes support client expectations and project outcomes. We need to output each as

    • . Ensure we keep the exact phrasing, including punctuation and special characters like em dashes. We'll keep them as is. Now Requirements list: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply