Data and Program Lead Digital - Global Procurement

Role Purpose

To support the successful delivery of digital procurement initiatives by managing projects, analyzing data, and driving the adoption of digital tools to enhance efficiency, compliance, and value across procurement processes.

Key Accountabilities

• Supports in planning and execution of digital procurement projects, capturing Risk & Issue logs, maintaining project delivery timelines & ensuring timely delivery of assigned responsibilities within scope and quality expectations
• Support the implementation and ongoing optimization of digital tools as per strategic directions
• Collaborate with internal & hotel stakeholders (e.g., Procurement Managers, Procurement Operations, Finance) to gather requirements, support operational strategy and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Owning all data cleansing & data gathering work around suppliers, Products & build KPIs to support data-driven decision-making
• Participate in Identify opportunities to streamline and automate procurement processes through digital tools and workflows, and support their implementation
• Provide operational support for digital procurement systems, including user assistance, issue resolution, and coordination with various teams where needed
• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
• Prepare meeting minutes and document key notes from meetings
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, can clearly explain ideas, work well with different teams

Educational Attainment

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Science, Analytics other related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Critical Expertise & Experience

• 5 - 8 year minimum+ working in a project management role, Procurement digital systems environment preferred
• Experienced working in a global company, preferably Hospitality group & contributing to multiple projects virtually
• Language skills: English
• Technical Skills & Knowledge:
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, or Smartsheet) for planning, tracking, and reporting project progress
• Understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid) and ability to apply them effectively in digital procurement initiatives.
• Familiarity with procurement & Sourcing systems & Hotel operations
• Experience in using data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Stakeholder Management experience
• Able to work independently, and to work effectively as part of a team.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?