Procurement Category Specialist

1 day ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Accor Full time
Job Overview
Pursue a rewarding career as a Procurement Category Specialist with Accor, a leading hospitality company. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing procurement processes across various hotel categories, ensuring seamless operations and maximizing value for the company.

About the Role
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, with experience in category management or capex procurement. Fluency in French, Dutch, and English is required, while proficiency in technical topics is an asset. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent through experience is necessary, along with 2-3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and adaptability are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement effective procurement strategies to ensure the best offers for hotel networks
- Manage supplier relationships, including organizing business reviews, sourcing new suppliers, and exiting underperforming ones
- Support the management team by providing key information on spend analysis, KPIs, and declarative campaigns
- Lead tenders and present analyses to hotel owners and management for decision-making

Benefits
- Annual base salary ranging from €68,000 to €72,000
- Additional bonus of 10% of annual salary
- Company car, laptop, and phone
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Dynamic, multicultural work environment with growth opportunities

Location and Team
You will be based in Brussels, Amsterdam, or London, working closely with international colleagues. Travel within your region is expected (2-3 days per month).

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