Junior Procurement Category Manager - Food & Beverage Distributors (m/f/d) - VIE - 12 to 18 months

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Junior Procurement Category Manager - Food & Beverage Distributors (m/f/d) - VIE Are you ready to embark on an international experience with one of the leading global hospitality groups? As a Junior Category Manager for Food & Beverage Distributors within our Astore Procurement Department, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Food & Beverage-related procurement strategies across the Europe & North Africa (ENA) region. Join a diverse, multicultural team and help identify hotel needs, find innovative solutions, and contribute to responsible hospitality. The role will be based either in our office in Lausanne, with a possible contract duration of 12 or 18 months. What are your main responsibilities? Assist in developing strategies for your categories, focused on the distributors in Food & Beverages Analyze customer needs and market trends to develop and optimize product and service assortments. Support RFP processes, supplier negotiations, and contract management to ensure optimal offers for the hotel network. Drive supplier performance and promote offerings to internal stakeholders, while managing the marketplace portfolio and digital tools. Monitor supplier performance, compliance, and contract adherence, and consolidate data to ensure accurate invoicing. Track KPIs and conduct data analysis to support decision-making across the category. Assess suppliers against CSR criteria, including sustainability, ethical practices, and decarbonization commitments, and help monitor and report on their progress. Promote responsible sourcing practices across the supplier base. Your profile: University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics, or a related field. Ideally, first experience or internship in procurement, category management, or FMCG/F&B environment Interest in supplier management and market analysis Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to work in multicultural teams. Professional proficiency in English & French is a must In order to be considered for this position, you must be eligible for a VIE program, meeting the requirements set by Business France. More information is available at: https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/en/vie-french-international-internship-program-faq. What's in there for you? Unique opportunity to develop your career with worldwide Augmented Hospitality leaders Work in a multi-national team Hybrid way of working Talent development opportunities Access to a comprehensive training catalogue within our Accor Academy Option to further develop and grow in- and outside of the region or globally Various 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

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