Company Description
Company Description
Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!
As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.
By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.
You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!
You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.
Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.
Hospitality is a work of heart,
Join us and become a Heartist®.
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Purchase Associate to join our procurement team in Mysuru, India. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting our purchasing operations by managing purchase orders, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring efficient procurement processes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, and a commitment to maintaining accuracy in all purchasing activities.
- Process and manage purchase orders from requisition through delivery and invoice reconciliation
- Maintain vendor relationships and communicate effectively with suppliers regarding orders, delivery schedules, and pricing
- Analyze purchase requisitions and prepare detailed purchase orders with accurate specifications and pricing
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with relevant departments to ensure timely procurement of materials and supplies
- Reconcile invoices with purchase orders and delivery receipts to verify accuracy and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain organized records of all purchasing transactions, vendor information, and procurement documentation
- Assist in vendor evaluation and selection based on quality, cost, and delivery performance
- Prepare purchasing reports and provide data analysis to support cost optimization initiatives
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures
- Support the procurement team with administrative tasks and special projects as needed
Qualifications
- Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or a related administrative role
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Detail-oriented mindset with strong accuracy in data entry and documentation
- Solid understanding of procurement processes, purchase order management, and vendor coordination
- Analytical skills with the ability to review costs and identify opportunities for savings
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective vendor and cross-departmental collaboration
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Preferred: Experience with ERP systems or procurement software
- Preferred: Knowledge of supply chain management principles and best practices
- Preferred: Experience in vendor negotiation and contract management
