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  1. Full-Time
  2. Permanent
  3. M GALLERY
  4. Procurement

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Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection, Nairobi, Kenya

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REF44007S

Procurement Manager (Kenya)

Region

Luxury & Lifestyle


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Company Description

The MGallery Hotel Collection features boutique hotels, each with its own original design and unique stories to tell. Choosing to join MGallery is choosing to live and experience Memorable Moments.

MGallery Nairobi Gigiri will feature 105 rooms and suites; four restaurants, including an all-day dining venue, a signature dining experience, a pool bar, and a rooftop restaurant and bar; meeting rooms and a business centre; and wellness facilities spanning a gym, pool and spa.

With a prime location on Gigiri’s Limuru Road, fairly close to Nairobi’s city centre and Village Market, it will attract UN and NGO delegates, consultants and contractors, as well as diplomats, leisure visitors and the local community.


Job Description

Based out of in our hotel MGallery in Nairobi and reporting to the Country Procurement director, this role will be key in delivering on Accor’s value proposition to owners and shareholders. Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support Country procurement director on leading category strategy development and value creation across a wide range of direct and indirect categories for approximately ~$30M in annual spend across 9 managed properties.
  • Execute a multi-year value enhancement strategy in collaboration with senior business stakeholders to deliver significant incremental procurement value to the properties.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with the hotels, the Accor corporate hub and preferred suppliers through executive level influencing, strategic communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Execute sourcing projects as defined within the portfolio strategy: Define project goals, timelines, roles and responsibilities, and an overall project management cadence.
  • Drive value by leveraging data analytics and innovative sourcing approaches, such as total cost of ownership, e-Auctions
  • Develop comprehensive implementation and communication plans with stakeholders and end users
  • Develop and skillfully execute negotiation strategies to achieve desired, pre-agreed outcomes
  • Develop and deploy standard reporting for key stakeholders that gages satisfaction, engagement and performance against sourcing activities, upcoming contract expirations, supplier performance issues, and other key information

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: supply chain management / procurement, management consulting, advisory or professional services role with a demonstrated track record of results and driving continuous improvement
  • Experience with people management and organizational change management
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and leading multi-category sourcing areas for direct and/or indirect spend
  • Expertise in negotiations and contracting: including e-sourcing, should-cost models, leveraged agreements, multi-year contracts, complex terms and conditions, performance incentives, and management of corporate risk
  • Experience with data analytics, including developing a procurement spend report, developing performance scorecards, and KPI reporting.
  • Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills; comfortable and credible with both internal stakeholders and external audiences
  • Strong orientation to team leadership, coaching, collaboration, and positive communication
  • Demonstrating strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) software

Additional Information

Should be eligible to live and work in Kenya.

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.

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