Project Procurement Manager MEA, Luxury & Lifestyle Procurement

ORIENT EXPRESS; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm in Dubai is seeking a Procurement Specialist with over 8 years of experience in hotel openings or design roles. The role involves developing strategies and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance procurement solutions. Proficiency in Arabic is a plus, and the position 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.
• Fluency in Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies for new projects and refurbishments.
• Collaborate with Partnerships & Solutions for procurement solutions.
• Identify capital leverage opportunities across the hotel network.
• Influence key stakeholders both internally and externally.

Skills

Client management

Influencing skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Company Description

As apioneerin the art ofresponsiblehospitality, the Accor Groupgathersmorethan45 brands, 5,600hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries.Whileeachbrand hasitsownpersonality,whereyouwillbeable totrulyfindyourself,theyallshareacommonambition: tokeepinnovatingandchallengingthestatus-quo.

Byjoiningus,youwillbecomeaHeartist®,becausehospitalityis, first andforemost, aworkofheart.

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&TS, Operations, F&B, Wellbeing , GMs) and externally (Owners, project directors, Interior Designers, F&B 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