Director of Procurement - Multi-Hotel Complex

Job description

Company Description

ABOUT ACCORHOTELS

We are much more than a world leader. We are 240,000+ hoteliers with a purposeful and heartfelt mission: to make every guest Feel Welcome in our 4,100 addresses and on our digital platforms.  We are committed to a culture and guided by our values which make our talents Feel Valued. We want them to express their passions every day and realize their full potential through exemplary professional development and growth opportunities, enjoying a life filled with unlimited experiences. We are recognized as a top employer and a global hospitably leader.

 

Job Description

We are seeking a strategic Director of Procurement to manage and optimize the procurement activities for a set of four hotels within the same resort complex. This role focuses on developing streamlined purchasing processes, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery of goods and services across all properties.

Key Responsibilities:

·  Centralized Procurement Strategy : Oversee and standardize procurement operations across the four hotels, ensuring uniform quality and pricing.
·  Vendor Management : Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable contracts that meet the specific needs of the complex.
·  Cost Optimization : Monitor budgets and spending to achieve cost savings while maintaining high standards of service and product quality.
·  Sustainability and Compliance : Ensure procurement policies align with sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.
·  Inventory Control : Implement efficient inventory management systems to minimize waste and maintain optimal stock levels.
·  Collaboration : Work closely with hotel management teams to anticipate operational needs and deliver timely procurement solutions.

 

Qualifications

Requirements:

·  Proven experience in procurement, preferably within the hospitality or hotel industry.
·  Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
·  Ability to manage procurement for multiple entities within a single location.
·  Expertise in cost control, vendor relations, and contract management.
·  Challenges the status quo: Has the courage to take an unpopular stance.
·  Strategic & Organizationally Aware: Clearly understands all upstream and downstream implications of his/her work.
·  Fluent in English.
·  Demonstrating strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) 
·  Knowledge of the Avendra system is a plus.

Additional Information

Additional Preferences:

·  MBA
·  Retail, Hospitality, Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) or Consulting industry experience
·  PMP (Project Management Professional) or SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) designations
· 
VISA REQUIREMENTS: Must already be legally entitled to work in Mexico to be considered for the position.  

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and promote diverse talent.