POSITION SUMMARY
The Vice President, Procurement – EMEA is a senior strategic leadership role responsible for defining and executing Marriott’s end-to-end Procurement strategy across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. As a key member of both the EMEA Lodging Products Organization leadership team and the global Enterprise Procurement leadership team, this role brings strong commercial acumen and functional expertise to drive profitability for Marriott and participating hotels while enhancing the owner value proposition.
This position leads the EMEA Procurement function across managed hotels and Continent Offices, with a focus on expanding services to the franchised hotel community. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the role sets and delivers a multi-year Procurement strategy aligned with enterprise priorities and regional business needs, while leading a geographically dispersed team.
The Vice President serves as the senior Procurement authority for the region, partnering closely with global and continent leadership, owners, franchisees, and suppliers. A key focus is to evolve the Procurement function into a market-facing, data-driven organization that delivers measurable value, strengthens stakeholder engagement, and supports long-term growth across all brand segments.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Strategic Leadership & Procurement Transformation
- Define and execute a multi-year EMEA Procurement strategy aligned with enterprise objectives and regional growth priorities
- Anticipate market dynamics, cost pressures, and supply chain risks to proactively shape procurement solutions
- Assess competitiveness of procurement solutions and adjust operating models to drive market share growth and customer satisfaction
- Represent EMEA perspectives in shaping global Enterprise Procurement strategies and initiatives
- Establish governance frameworks, performance metrics, and value tracking across procurement programs
Owner, Franchisee & Customer Value
- Develop and deliver differentiated procurement value propositions for owners and franchise partners
- Strengthen participation, retention, and satisfaction across procurement programs
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities using market intelligence and customer insights
- Act as a senior point of contact for key owners, operators, and franchise partners on procurement matters
- Ensure procurement solutions remain competitive, market-relevant, and aligned with owner ROI expectations
Supplier & Category Leadership
- Drive strategic value from supplier relationships, ensuring contract compliance and enterprise leverage
- Partner with sourcing and category teams to deliver solutions aligned with regional needs
- Oversee engagement models that maximize supplier performance and value realization
- Support procurement solutions across design, construction, renovations, openings, and re-supply
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Finance, Asset Management, Development, Lodging Products, Design, Operations, and Franchise Services
- Support and guide enterprise-wide procurement programs and initiatives
- Strengthen initiatives that enhance owner engagement, development outcomes, and operational efficiency
- Act as a trusted advisor to EMEA leadership on procurement-related risks and opportunities
People Leadership & Culture
- Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing, geographically dispersed Procurement team
- Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and leadership coaching
- Foster an inclusive, ethical, and performance-driven culture
- Champion Marriott’s values and culture across teams and stakeholders
Additional Responsibilities
- Uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance with Marriott policies
- Promote cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence across EMEA
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Experience
- Minimum 12 years of progressive leadership experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Asset Management, or related disciplines
- Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in large, international, matrixed organizations
- Experience in hospitality, real estate, consumer, or service-based industries preferred
- Strong track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving change across diverse geographies
- Experience working across EMEA markets strongly preferred
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) in Business, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, or Hospitality preferred
Key Competencies
- Strong commercial and financial acumen
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into execution
- Ability to operate effectively in complex and dynamic environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to build inclusive, high-performing teams
- Cultural fluency across EMEA markets
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This position is based in Marriott’s London Continent Office
- Frequent travel across EMEA is required
- The role operates at a senior leadership level with high visibility and impact
RIGHT TO WORK
At the time of application, applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.
WHY JOIN MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL?
Marriott International has been recognized as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For™ in Europe 2025 by Great Place to Work®.
This is a reflection of our people-first culture, commitment to wellbeing, and collaborative workplace. This accolade joins a growing list of regional honors, reinforcing our dedication to creating an exceptional environment where associates thrive.
Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
