Director, Reporting and Program Administration at Marriott Hotels Resorts

DescriptionJOB SUMMARYThe Director Reporting and Program Administration plays a pivotal role in managing and optimizing contract programs to ensure vendor compliance and value realization for Marriott International. The Director will lead the collection and reconciliation process and be responsible for adherence to and auditing of vendor requirements. Additionally the Director will spearhead the development of a centralized database for all administration agreements and the enhancement of workflows through system automation template utilization and vendor onboarding managing internal stakeholders the Director will be responsible for delivering insightful monthly and quarterly reports to finance procurement and leadership on financial performance and future forecasts. Through data analysis and benchmarking the Director will identify trends to systematically improve inefficiencies and mitigate missed savings opportunities. This role offers the opportunity to drive and execute contracting strategies support sourcing initiatives and contribute to the success of Marriotts 30 brands across 10000 hotels in 138 countries. The global team has a presence in 9 offices worldwide (Eschborn London Dubai Cape Town Shanghai Singapore Mumbai Bethesda MD Plantation FL) and over 60 clusters representing 200 associates. This role will maximize Marriotts global purchasing power of $20B while supporting strategic supplier relationships.CANDIDATE PROFILEEducation and ExperienceRequired:5-7 years of experience in finance related role vendor contract administration accounting data management or a related functionExperience in audit tracking validation and contract management roleExperience using S2P systems (e.g. Oracle SAP Coupa BirchStreet NetSuite) procurement platforms and analytical tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI)Strong Analytical and Excel skills. Experience using AI / GenAI (e.g. pivot tables lookups basic formulas)Enterprise mindset with history of transformation and digital process improvementPreferred:Prior experience in hospitality hotel or corporate procurement or franchise/vendor management environmentsFamiliarity with contract structures common in food & beverage FF&E (furniture fixtures & equipment) or operating supply vendor agreementsMulti-region experience a plusCORE WORK ACTIVITIESManage assigned contract programs ensure vendor compliance to key financial provisions timely and accurate collection of data reconciliation and data normalization reporting and audit of vendor requirementsBuild and maintain a centralized database or tracking system of all agreements claim status and historical payments for audit and reporting purposesLead efforts to improve workflows and systems including automation template use or vendor onboarding enhancementsLead analysis of enterprise-wide spend data to identify categories opportunities supplier consolidation opportunities and strategies to maximize financial returnsAssess vendor contracts and key provisions to extract key terms eligibility criteria and negotiated timelines; ensure compliance with negotiated termsValidate accuracy and completeness of commercial terms using internal purchasing data and vendor reporting; investigate discrepancies and resolve issues in collaboration with vendors and internal teamsDeliver monthly and quarterly reporting to inform finance procurement and leadership teams; provide forecasting and analysis on trends missed opportunities and optimization potentialPartner with Procurement Finance and Legal teams to align allowance processes with contract terms purchasing strategy and accounting standardsIdentify trends inefficiencies and opportunities for savings and value creation through data analysis and benchmarkingMaintain documentation and adherence to all regulatory and internal policies and proceduresProvide direction mentorship and oversight to analysts or specialists supporting spend reporting and allowance administrationAt Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Nurse Management,Program Management,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Supervising Experience,Addiction Counseling Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Procurement Experience: years Vacancy: 1