Global Senior Category Procurement Manager (MFX)

Here is the translation of the job description for the Global Senior Category Procurement Manager role into English:

Within the Global Procurement organization you will lead strategic F&B (Food & Beverage) and/or OS&E (Operation Supplies & Equipment : uniforms linen disposable products small equipment...) categories at global level.
You will be responsible for supplier negotiations category strategy and distributors management working closely with internal and external stakeholders across multiple countries.

This is an international role focused on value creation through strategic sourcing partnerships and category performance rather than transactional purchasing.

Category & Procurement Strategy

• Define develop and deliver the global category strategy for assigned F&B and/or OS&E categories.
• Lead end-to-end category management including market analysis sourcing strategy RFI/RFQ processes and contract negotiations.
• Identify market drivers trends and innovation opportunities to continuously improve category performance.
• Develop new categories and enhance the global procurement offering.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Lead global negotiations with strategic suppliers and distributors.
• Secure sustainable long-term partnerships ensuring best market conditions.
• Manage contract lifecycle in collaboration with Legal teams.
• Promote sustainable sourcing initiatives (e.g. plastic reduction responsible sourcing).

Stakeholder Management & Governance

• Work closely with internal stakeholders:
  • Country Procurement teams
  • Global & local Marketing
  • Digital & Technology Services (D&TS)
  • Brand Partnership teams
  • ESG / Sustainability teams
• Actively engage stakeholders to ensure alignment adoption and performance of procurement solutions.
• Promote and represent the Group Procurement function internally and externally.

Performance & Governance

• Ensure KPI implementation and monitoring to track category performance.
• Be accountable for budget achievement within your scope.
• Design measurement tools to support solution deployment and compliance.
• Actively support and sell procurement solutions to internal and external customers.

Team Leadership

• Manage and develop a small team.
• Provide guidance on strategy negotiations and category performance.
• Foster collaboration ownership and capability development.

Scope & Dimensions

• Categories: F&B and OS&E
• Geographical scope: Global (Europe Asia-Pacific North America Middle East)
• Travel: Limited

Qualifications :

Experience

• Minimum 8 years experience in Procurement / Strategic Sourcing in an international environment.
• Proven experience in category management and negotiations.
• Previous team management experience.
• Solid background in contract management.
• Exposure to hospitality distribution B2B B2C or e-commerce networks.
• Experience in F&B and/or OS&E categories.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to operate in international and matrix organizations.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Structured strategic and business-oriented mindset.
• High personal integrity and strong work ethic.
• Languages:
  • Fluent English (mandatory)
  • French is a plus

Additional Information :

Why Join Us

Accor dares to impact :

- the world

• Accor is committed to the world around us with a strong employer culture focused on the development of our 300000 talents.
• We adopt a continuous improvement approach to reduce the impact of digital on the environment across all our projects.

- your career:

• We enable all our employees to manage their work-life balance and offer them the means to shape their work environment according to their preferences.
• Training and career paths are defined both individually and collectively allowing us to grow together on a daily basis.

- Specifically at Accor Corporate

• Remote work available several days per week from France with flexible work options: work from home from our offices or even from our hotels and coworking spaces through Worklib.
• Work in a multicultural and English-speaking environment.
• Continuous improvement & training

and also

• ALL - Heartist Program: unforgettable stays and experiences at all Accor locations and partner venues worldwide.
• Heartist for Good Program: commit to supporting an association of your choice from those available on our volunteering platform (1 day offered per year by the Group during your working hours).
• An Employee Social Committee (CSE) supporting the financing of your cultural and sports activities. 
• Sustainable Mobility Package for the use of eco-friendly transportation or access to a company bike program in partnership with Zenride.
• Coverage of urban public transport subscriptions between home and workplace in accordance with the rates set by French law Loi Finance.
• 11 meal vouchers.
• A mandatory health insurance plan funded at 50% by Accor without additional costs in case of enrollment of your dependents. 
• Attractive working conditions with collaborative workspaces restaurants and recreational areas as well as wellness and sports facilities on-site or through Gymlib.

Your talent and motivation are our only selection criteria.

We value the richness of the diverse nationalities personalities and professional backgrounds.

We know how to adapt to the specific needs of our employees including those with disabilities.

We encourage all applications regardless of gender so go ahead and apply!

Recruitment is all about people! 

Is this mission appealing to youApply and we will offer you:

• A meeting with our recruitment team to present the essential aspects of the position to you or guide you towards the role that may suit you.
• An interview with the team manager responsible for the role you are interested in.
• For some roles you might also be required to complete an assessment (use case and motivation questionnaire.
• A final interview with our Human Resources team to discuss our Groups culture work environment training program career prospects as well as various benefits offered by the Group.
• A personalized feedback.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time