You will be responsible for defining, developing and executing category management strategies for indirect Maintenance & Utilities (M&U) Procurement categories. You will be tasked to manage vendor relationships, develop Master Service Agreements (MSA), launch RFP’s and establish key performance metrics that are in line with the department’s strategy to meet the dynamic needs of internal and external clients.
- Category Plan & Strategy: Manage and oversee RFP processes across M&U categories, including FF&E and Guest Technology. Assess supplier proposals, compile commercial summaries, and deliver recommendations to key stakeholders for approval and driving negotiations aimed at achieving strategic procurement objectives and goals.
- Drive Supplier Usage: Promote the value propositions of partnered suppliers to internal stakeholders such as hotel department heads, General Managers, and regional operation leads. Cultivate robust relationships by actively engaging stakeholders and communicating procurement achievements and best practices effectively.
- Contract Management: Manage and execute the drafting, preparation, and execution of master service agreements, ensuring accurate record-keeping and monitoring compliance with contractual obligations.
- Operational Excellence: Drive operational excellence by ensuring timely submission of Supplier Quarterly Rebate Declarations, overseeing aging cash issues related to procurement activities, and supporting integration efforts of Purchase Plus to enhance purchasing efficiency across the supplier network.
Overall, this role is pivotal role managing RFP processes, enhancing supplier engagement, overseeing contract management, and promoting sustainability practices aligned with Accor’s ESG objectives.