Purchase Manager

About Accor

Accor is a global leader in hospitality that embraces individuality and offers a dynamic work environment where employees can grow and pursue meaningful careers. The company fosters continuous learning and supports employees in shaping their own career paths while contributing to the future of hospitality. Accor encourages passion, environmental care, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute procurement policies, procedures, and strategies that align with company objectives and operational demands.
• Collaborate with department leaders to forecast procurement needs ensuring timely and efficient sourcing of products and services.
• Build and maintain strong cooperative relationships with suppliers, vendors, and contractors to foster shared success.
• Manage purchasing systems and approval processes, maintaining accurate records of purchase orders, supplier data, pricing, contracts, and approval thresholds in line with company regulations.
• Work with various departments to promptly address and resolve delivery issues, price discrepancies, and supplier invoicing concerns.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to secure the best value, quality, and service.
• Identify and assess new suppliers and products to improve quality, efficiency, innovation, and sustainability.
• Support sustainable and responsible sourcing goals by incorporating local, ethical, and eco-friendly suppliers whenever practical.
• Monitor budgets related to procurement, track spending, and enforce cost-reduction measures to enhance financial performance.
• Partner with Finance and Operations teams to optimize expenditure and ensure compliance and transparency of financial processes.
• Oversee inventory management to maintain balanced stock levels and avoid shortages or excesses.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with supplier reliability, product quality, deliverability, and supply chain interruptions.
• Keep thorough documentation, contracts, and records to facilitate audits and reporting.
• Prepare detailed reports on procurement activities, supplier performance, cost savings, and operational efficiency for senior management.
• Undertake other tasks as required to support organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain with a history of achieving results under pressure.
• Skilled in using procurement and inventory management software.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with professionalism and clarity in expression.
• Strong negotiation abilities to secure favorable contract terms and pricing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Competence in data analysis and financial management for budget control and cost efficiency.
• Knowledgeable about procurement regulations, compliance, and standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing supplier relationships and vendor assessments.
• Awareness of food safety, traceability, and quality standards.
• Leadership experience in guiding and mentoring procurement teams.
• Understanding of sustainability initiatives and ethical sourcing practices.
• Relevant certifications in procurement, supply chain management, or related disciplines.