About the role
Job Description
Offer range management
–Understanding of business & guest needs, as well as new trends (competitive watch)
–Translation of needs from Customer team into Category « offer » strategies
–Definition of product / services assortment range to meet these needs
–Definition of product/service specifications
–Responsibility on revenue and profit for categories in scope
Procurement/Sourcing Management
–Development of procurement sourcing strategy to enable Category vision (which suppliers to include, prioritization of tenders, supplier dependency review etc.)
–Definition of best sourcing procurement process and frequency of price reviews
–Definition of the best logistic solution
–CSR supplier compliance (i.e decarbonization)
–Development of new supplier base / innovation
Source to contract
–Lead on execution of RFI/RFP/RFQ
–Assessment of suppliers' proposals (products & services, price, …)
–Shortlisting, Negotiation and decision on selected suppliers
–Closing & contracting with selected suppliers, implementation of contracts
Supplier performance management & supplier relationship management
Key Interactions:
Internally: Frequent interactions with ENA Category Managers, GPO Procurement Business, Customer facing team, Digital Country manger and other departments supporting Procurement activities (e.g. Legal, F&B, sustainability)
Externally: Extensive interactions with current & new suppliers, interactions with customers within Operations team
- Collaboration & relationship-building with Local stakeholders is key
- Strong teaming with ENA Category Manager
- Fast-changing environment – agility needed
- Autonomous on categories
Qualifications
At least 5 years of experience in Procurement
Business School / Master in Purchasing
Language(s) English fluent, French and/or Dutch is a plus
Expertise Procurement process & Category Management
Specific knowledge in foodservice distribution network in UK and/or Netherlands, Belgium
Analytical skills & organization skills
Customer Focus
Result-oriented
Additional Information
What’s in there for you?
* Unique opportunity to take your first steps and develop your career with worldwide Augmented Hospitality leaders * Package of benefits and perks of working for Accor * Work in a multi-national team * Hybrid way of working * Talent development opportunities * Access to a comprehensive training catalogue within our Accor Academy * Option to further develop and grow in- and outside of the region or globally * Various ESG activities & initiatives