Accor is a world leader in the hotel industry, present in 110 countries, with more than 5,000 hotels and 10,000 restaurants and bars. The group deploys an integrated hotel ecosystem that is among the most diversified in the sector, notably associating luxury and high-end brands, mid-range and economic offers, exclusive lifestyle concepts, venues for shows and entertainment, clubs, restaurants and bars, private residences, shared accommodation, concierge services and co-working spaces. Accor thus has a portfolio of incomparable brands, led by more than 300,000 employees around the world. More than 65 million members benefit from the group's complete loyalty program, ALL - Accor Live Limitless.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Category Manager to join our team. This role will be responsible for developing and leading the relevant procurement strategies across a number of categories.

Getting to know the role and your responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic category management plans that identify key opportunities to drive value to the business and continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve service, mitigate risks and achieve savings through hotel spend analysis, supplier sourcing, industry reports, etc.
• Prepare category management plans
• Participate in Global Procurement projects including sustainable development initiatives
• Prepare and present reports to management
• Develop and maintain knowledge of respective supply markets, competitors and product innovation
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to define the hotels and business requirements
• Drive negotiations to achieve stated goals and objectives
• Manage the roll-out of the agreements with the hotel’s network
• Prepare and review contractual documents

What we need from you

• Bachelor Degree in business, Procurement, Supply Chains or project management
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chains or operations 
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite
• Sound understanding of basic financial principals and strong business acumen 

Why work for Accor? 
With over 400 hotels in Australia and New Zealand, and over 5000 globally, Accor offers limitless opportunities to grow your career within a supportive network of likeminded professionals.  
Become a Heartist and work in an environment where we encourage you to bring your real self to work, unleash your creativity and have fun. 
Take advantage of special team member rates from as little as $60 per night and experience our properties as a guest.
Apply now to begin your journey!
 

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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