Project Procurement Manager MEA, Luxury & Lifestyle Procurement

AccorCorpo; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality company in Dubai is seeking a procurement specialist to develop bespoke strategies for projects and refurbishments. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in relevant roles, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders. Arabic speaking is a plus. This role may require up to 30% travel.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in relevant construction, hotel opening or design roles.
• Experience in hospitality, retail, consulting, and financial services preferred.
• Fluency in Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies for new projects and refurbishments.
• Work with communities to develop relevant procurement solutions.
• Identify opportunities across the hotel network.

Skills

Client management

Negotiation skills

Emotional intelligence

Project management

Attention to details

Job description

Job Description

• Develop strong understanding of Brands DNA and translate it into bespoke procurement strategies for new projects and refurbishments
• Work closely with the Partnerships & Solutions communities to develop relevant Procurement solutions for FF&E / OS&E and ensure these are clearly communicated and implemented
• Identify Operating Capital leverage opportunities across the hotel network
• High degree of emotional intelligence to influence both internally (Development, D&T, Operations, F&E, Wellbeing, GMs) and externally (Owners, project directors, Interior Designers, F&E consultants, Procurement consultants)
• Ensure that Accor’s Procurement solutions are top of owner, designer, procurement agent mind at pre-opening and Capital Projects stage
• Setup procurement for long term success by showcasing strong commercial value early in the owners / operations relationship
• P&L driven, increase approved Accor solutions capture’s rate
• Position may require up to 30% travel

Qualifications

• 8+ years in relevant construction, hotel opening or design roles
• Hospitality, retail, consulting and financial services industry experience preferred
• Arabic speaking is a plus
• Excellent capacity for client management
• Exceptional influencing and negotiations skills
• Empathetic, business savvy and operationally aware
• Strong project managers with high degree of attention to details