Apprentice – Junior Category Manager Non-Food

Job description

Company Description

Join the Accor Group, an ecosystem of over 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations.​
With us, your personality is valued, your opportunities for growth know no boundaries. Every action you take can have a positive and memorable impact on the experience of our customers, your colleagues, and also, on the planet, contributing to pioneering the art of responsible hospitality.​
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Job Description

Are you passionate about sustainable sourcing and ready to contribute to impactful procurement strategies?

Join our Procurement Business Unit (Astore) as a Junior Category Manager apprentice focused on non-food consumables (equipment, disposables, amenities, office supplies…).
 

Starting in September/October 2025 for a one-year apprenticeship, this role offers a great opportunity to grow in an international and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

What will you do?

Category Management

·  Understand customer needs and emerging trends, especially regarding plastic-free alternatives
·  Contribute to defining product and service assortments that align with those needs
·  Help manage and update the offer on our procurement marketplace

Sourcing to Contract Management

·  Compile and analyze data related to supplier contracts
·  Evaluate supplier proposals (products, services, pricing, etc.)
·  Assist with supplier pre-selection, negotiation, and contract implementation
·  Monitor supplier performance and support relationship management

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

·  Participate in the selection and promotion of products aligned with Clé Verte and Green Globe certifications
·  Support suppliers in evaluating their social and environmental performance
·  Assess suppliers based on criteria related to their decarbonization strategies

Additional Information

What's in there for you?

·  Unique opportunity to develop your career with worldwide Augmented Hospitality leaders
·  Package of benefits and perks of working for Accor, including discounts for hotels worldwide and much more!
·  Work in a multi-national team
·  Hybrid way of working (3 days in the office + 2 days at home)
·  Talent development opportunities
·  Corporate Social Responsibility activities

If you see yourself in this role and are ready to take on a new challenge in an international and dynamic environment, we look forward to receiving your application!

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