VIE - Category Manager Consumer Goods (Portuguese Speaker) - Madrid - 12-24 months

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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We are looking for a motivated VIE to join our team as a Category Manager for Consumer Goods, overseeing the Portuguese market, and supporting the Spanish one. 
Based in Madrid, you will help ensure that our hotels benefit from the best quality and purchasing conditions for food and beverages while supporting the implementation of procurement strategies across various categories. 

Any candidate who would like to apply, has to meet the eligibility criteria to become part of the VIE program. 

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What will you do? 

• Manage procurement and sourcing strategies for food and beverage categories across the Iberia market 

• Lead supplier relationships and negotiations to secure the best terms for quality and price. 

• Collaborate with international teams and local stakeholders to align global/ European strategies with regional needs. 

• Drive the implementation of international deals while ensuring local adaptability. 

• Analyze market trends and customer needs to develop effective procurement strategies. 

Our ideal profile would be: 

• Master’s degree in Business or Purchasing. 

• Experience in procurement, ideally in fresh products. 

• Fluency in English and Portuguese is mandatory.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment. 

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with experience in supplier relationship management. 

• Familiar with different digital tools (ordering platforms, SharePoint, PoweBi ) 

• Excellent MS office skills (Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint etc) 

What's in there for you? 

• Unique opportunity to develop your career with worldwide Augmented Hospitality leaders. 

• Package of benefits and perks, including discounts for hotels worldwide, and much more! 

• Work in a multi-national team. 

• Talent development opportunities. 

• Corporate Social Responsibility activities. 

If you see yourself in this role, apply today and become a part of our journey! 

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