What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Manager- Hospitality- FF&E and OS&E position at Churchill Downs Incorporated - Louisville, KY?
SUMMARY:
Responsible for leading the development of enterprise-wide category strategies and standardization across the FF&E, OS&E, and Hospitality categories through cohesive collaboration and communication. This role blends creativity and strategic leadership with financial and operational acumen.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance.
- A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in multi-location FF&E and OS&E spend management.
- Prior experience with purchasing systems and procure to pay processes required.
- Significant competency in developing and analyzing reports using business intelligence tools required.
- Detail oriented, professional demeanor, strong organization, time management, and project management skills required.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and strategic thinking skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication / presentation skills.
- Strong work ethic and ability to cultivate working relationships throughout the organization.
- Significant proficiency with Microsoft suite products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, etc.) required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides business and technical guidance.
- Support the organization’s sourcing and purchasing efforts in the areas of FF&E and OS&E, new hotel developments, renovations, and assist in the development of Corporate Standards for all amenity and housekeeping items. This position is the bridge between Corporate Sourcing, Construction, and Project procurement.
- Support the request for reporting needs and access, based on business needs.
- Build and maintain various dashboards in Ariba and distribute accordingly.
- Facilitate end user training and education.
- Manage supplier catalogs and guided buying within SAP Ariba.
- Manage and support Ariba Intelligent Spend Business Network (ISBN).
- Manage creation and execution of Supplier templates and projects.
ABOUT CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED:
Churchill Downs Incorporated ("CDI") (Nasdaq: CHDN), headquartered in Louisville, Ky., is an industry-leading racing, online wagering, and gaming entertainment company anchored by our iconic flagship event - The Kentucky Derby. We own and operate Derby City Gaming, a historical racing machine facility in Louisville. We also own and operate the largest online horseracing wagering platform in the U.S., TwinSpires.com, and are a leader in brick-and-mortar casino gaming with approximately 11,000 slot machines / video lottery terminals and 200 table games in eight states. We also operate sports wagering and iGaming through our BetAmerica platform in multiple states. Additional information about CDI can be found online at www.churchilldownsincorporated.com.
