Company DescriptionJoin 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. About ASTOREASTORE is our Global Procurement Organization, which covers all products & services needed by our clients to address their daily operational needs or one-shot construction and renovation projects. The Europe & North African (ENA) Astore team is responsible for sourcing, negotiating and promoting its products and services in 50 Countries, across Europe, CIS and North Africa.Become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you into a world where life pulses with passion.#WeAreHeartistsTo discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/.Job DescriptionAs a Senior Category Manager – Beverages, you will lead the strategic development and execution of our beverage procurement offering within Accor’s global ecosystem. From understanding market trends to shaping supplier strategies, you’ll play a key role in building a sustainable, innovative and high-performing product offering across our hotels and restaurants.The position will be fixed-term for 12 months, as a parental leave cover. What will you do?As Category Manager, you will set up strategies for our Beverages categories in your region, source suppliers, negotiate contracts with them, deploy their solutions in the hotels and manage the relationshipsDefine and execute category strategies based on business needs and market intelligenceTranslate market insights and customer trends into clear offering strategies by categoryDefine the right product/service ranges to match identified needs and business prioritiesDrive category budget management and align sourcing strategy with global category objectivesManage sourcing processes including RFPs, supplier negotiations, and contractingLead and collaborate on tenders and bidding processes together with the other category teams and support the local identification and implementation of best practices, synergies and moreLead supplier selection processes including RFIs/RFPs/RFQs, negotiation, and contractualisationManage supplier performance and compliance with CSR goals, including decarbonisation effortsQualificationsOur ideal profile would be:Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement with a focus on Beverages and their distribution chainSolid expertise in purchasing processes and category managementKnowledge of beverage distribution and image contracts is highly valuedStrong analytical, strategic thinking and organisational skillsComfortable working in multicultural, cross-functional teams and customer-centric environmentsProven experience in managing complex sourcing projects and supplier relationshipsLearning mindset with a high level of autonomy and driveFluency in English is a must, ideally you also speak German or French fluentlyAdditional InformationWhat’s in there for you?Unique opportunity to take your first steps and develop your career with worldwide Augmented Hospitality leadersPackage of benefits and perks of working for AccorWork in a multi-national teamHybrid way of workingTalent development opportunitiesAccess to a comprehensive training catalogue within our Accor AcademyOption to further develop and grow in- and outside of the region or globallyVarious ESG activities & initiatives If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a team where passion and purpose meet.#WeAreHeartists#HospitalityIsAWorkOfHeart