Procurement Category Specialist

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Accor Full time
Accor Procurement Category Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Procurement Category Manager to join our international team in Accor. As a key member of the Astore procurement department, you will be responsible for driving smart purchasing strategies for hotels across Europe.

You will manage essential categories like maintenance, refurbishments, and technical products for hotels in the BENELUX, UK, and potentially Switzerland. Your expertise will enable you to develop effective supplier relationships, negotiate optimal offers, and deploy solutions in hotels efficiently.

As a Category Manager, you will have a significant impact on the profitability of contracts with suppliers while ensuring the best possible solutions for hotel owners. Your work will contribute to enhancing remuneration for Astore through strategic contract management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developing Strategies: Set up category plans with two primary objectives: guaranteeing the best offers for hotel networks and ensuring the profitability of contracts with suppliers for Astore.
  • Supplier Management: Organize business reviews to renegotiate offers with existing suppliers, source and contract new suppliers when necessary, and exit underperforming ones.
  • Solution Deployment: Deploy suppliers' solutions in hotels effectively, supporting your management with key information such as KPIs, spend analysis, and declarative campaign follow-ups.

Your Profile:

  • Language Skills: Fluency in French, Dutch, and English is required.
  • Education: Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (business or engineering).
  • Experience: 2-3 years of experience in procurement (capex – or category management) is essential.
  • Skills: Affinity for technical topics, strong communication skills, adaptability towards hotel owners and suppliers, autonomy, proactivity, and rigour are highly valued.

We offer a dynamic, multicultural work environment with growth opportunities. You will be based in Brussels, Amsterdam, or London and work closely with international colleagues. Travel within your region is estimated at 2-3 days per month.

What We Offer:

  • Annual Base Salary: €68,000 - €72,000.
  • Bonus: 10% of annual salary.
  • Company Car: Yes.
  • Laptop & Phone: Provided.
  • Hybrid Working: Available.
  • Diversity & Inclusion: We value diversity and aim to attract, recruit, and promote diverse talents.


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