Senior Category Manager

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

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

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