Project Procurement Manager MEA, Luxury & Lifestyle Procurement

Accor Hotels; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group located in Dubai seeks a seasoned procurement manager to develop tailored procurement strategies and manage key projects. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in related fields, with skills in negotiation and client management. Arabic proficiency is advantageous. Role may require some travel and focuses on building long-term relationships with owners and designers.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop strong understanding of Brands DNA and translate into procurement strategies.
• Work with Partnerships & Solutions to develop Procurement solutions.
• Identify Operating Capital leverage opportunities across hotel network.
• Ensure Accor’s Procurement solutions are prioritized during key stages.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Influencing skills

Negotiation skills

Client management

Attention to detail

Job description

Company Description

As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, you will be able to truly find yourself; they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status‑quo.

By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.

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