Senior Category Manager - Global Hospitality Procurement

Accor; Bexleyheath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career development

Training program (Accor Academy)

ESG initiatives

Job summary

Accor is seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to shape category strategies and manage end-to-end sourcing for foodservice suppliers in the UK. You will lead supplier selection, negotiate contracts, and ensure value delivery within a hybrid working environment.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, a Master in Purchasing or related field, fluent English, and strong analytical and negotiation skills. You will partner with internal teams to drive sustainability and commercial results across

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of procurement experience.
• Master in Purchasing or a related Business School degree.
• Fluent English; French and/or Dutch are a plus.
• Expertise in procurement process & Category Management.
• Knowledge of UK/NL/BE foodservice distribution networks.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Customer-focused and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement sourcing strategy to enable Category vision (which suppliers to include, prioritization of tenders, supplier dependency review etc.).
• Definition of best sourcing procurement process and frequency of price reviews.
• Definition of the best logistic solution.
• CSR supplier compliance (i.e decarbonization).
• Development of new supplier base / innovation.
• Lead on execution of RFI/RFP/RFQ.
• Assessment of suppliers' proposals (products & services, price, …).
• Shortlisting, Negotiation and decision on selected suppliers.
• Closing & contracting with selected suppliers, implementation of contracts.
• Supplier performance management & supplier relationship management.

Skills

Procurement experience

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Customer focus

Result oriented

Education

Master in Purchasing or Business School

Job description

Accor is seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to shape category strategies and manage end-to-end sourcing for foodservice suppliers in the UK. You will lead supplier selection, negotiate contracts, and ensure value delivery within a hybrid working environment.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, a Master in Purchasing or related field, fluent English, and strong analytical and negotiation skills. You will partner with internal teams to drive sustainability and commercial results across