VIE, Global Brand Programming, Luxury & Lifestyle Procurement job in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company Description

Join the Accor Group, an ecosystem of over 45 manufacturers, 5,500 inns, 10,000 eating places, and life-style locations.

At Accor, we’re greater than a hospitality chief. We are pioneers within the artwork of accountable hospitality, connecting cultures with heartfelt care and placing our Heartists® within the centre of all the things we do.

With us, your persona is valued, your alternatives for development know no boundaries. Every motion you are taking can have a constructive and memorable affect on the expertise of our prospects, your colleagues, and likewise, on the planet, contributing to pioneering the artwork of accountable hospitality.

Become a Heartist®, and let your coronary heart information you right into a world the place life pulses with ardour.

#WeAreHeartists

To uncover the life that awaits you at Accor, go to https://careers.accor.com/

Job Description

Job Description:

 

We are searching for a extremely motivated and enthusiastic particular person to hitch the Luxury & Lifestyle Procurement group as a VIE. This function provides a novel alternative to realize invaluable expertise in strategic procurement and model programming for our prestigious luxurious manufacturers. The VIE will work immediately with the Executive Director, Global Brand Programming, Luxury & Lifestyle Procurement, contributing to the event and implementation of progressive model experiences and procurement methods throughout our prestigious portfolio. The function will entail shut coordination with different capabilities, together with Marketing and Operations. Accurate consideration to element in challenge administration and procurement greatest apply will likely be important.

 

 

Main duties:

 

1. Strategic Support & Project Management:

• Deep understanding of every luxurious model’s DNA to make sure applicable procurement options
• Assist within the analysis, evaluation, and improvement of world model programming initiatives aligned with Luxury & Lifestyle model identities (e.g., F&B ideas, wellness packages, artwork installations, in-room facilities, visitor experiences).
• Contribute to the strategic definition and implementation of procurement methods for brand-specific items and companies, guaranteeing alignment with model requirements, high quality necessities, and monetary targets.
• Support challenge administration actions, together with monitoring timelines, deliverables, and budgets for varied model programming and procurement initiatives.
• Prepare displays, stories, and communications for inner stakeholders, together with senior management, model groups, and lodge operations.

2. Market Research & Analysis:

• Support the creation of enterprise circumstances and monetary fashions to guage potential new packages or procurement initiatives.
• Monitor aggressive landscapes and trade benchmarks to make sure Accor’s choices stay modern.

3. Supplier Relationship Management & Sourcing:

• Assist within the introduction and onboarding of recent suppliers to the posh community
• Support the evaluate of Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) paperwork, guaranteeing proposed suppliers assist the wants of the model.
• Facilitate communication and knowledge change between suppliers, inner model groups, and lodge operations.
• Maintain correct provider databases and procurement documentation.

4. Data Management & Reporting:

• Collect, arrange, and analyze knowledge associated to procurement spend, provider efficiency, and model program effectiveness.
• Contribute to the upkeep of dashboards and stories to observe key efficiency indicators (KPIs) and monitor progress towards strategic targets.
• Ensure knowledge integrity and contribute to the continual enchancment of reporting processes.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work intently with Global Brand groups, Design & Technical Services, Operations, Marketing, and different Procurement classes to make sure seamless execution of initiatives.
• Act as a liaison between varied departments, facilitating efficient communication and problem-solving.

• Point of contact for luxurious manufacturers groups (Marketing, F&B, Operations, IT, D&TS) on procurement initiatives
• Close contact with Pre-opening and Customer Care groups to make sure related model packages are deployed in as many inns as doable

 

Scope:

 

• Approximately 400 properties throughout 7 luxurious manufacturers to assist globally
• Contributor in the direction of €5-€8M in Procurement Revenues
• €200-€300M in Spend

Qualifications

• Strong Analytical Skills: Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret complicated knowledge to attract significant conclusions and assist decision-making.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Articulate and persuasive, with the flexibility to speak successfully each verbally and in writing throughout completely different ranges of the group and with exterior companions.
• Project Management Acumen: Organized, detail-oriented, and able to managing a number of duties and deadlines concurrently.
• Business Acumen: Understanding of enterprise ideas, market dynamics, and monetary ideas.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to contribute to the event of long-term methods and progressive options.
• Interpersonal Skills: Collaborative, proactive, and in a position to construct sturdy relationships with numerous stakeholders.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Comfortable working in a world and multicultural atmosphere.
• IT Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) is crucial. Familiarity with procurement software program or knowledge visualization instruments (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Languages: Fluent in English (written and spoken) is necessary. Proficiency in French or one other main European language is a major asset.

Additional Information

• 60-75 properties to assist regionally
• 2-4 direct stories and 5-10 whole (as soon as Regional Procurement Centers of Excellence are established)
• Contributor in the direction of €3-€5M in Procurement Revenues€100M-€150M in Spend