Job Description

Join the Accor Group, an ecosystem of over 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations, in 110 countries.

As one of our 5,000+ Corporate Heartists®, come pursue your passion to the vibrant rhythm of the hospitality industry.

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.

Become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you into a world where life pulses with passion.

An exciting opportunity is available for a Category Manager - Technology and Professional Services to join our team in Sydney. In this role you will be responsible for leading the sourcing initiatives across a portfolio of Technology and Professional Services categories within the Pacific region. This role is pivotal in driving cost effectiveness, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and value delivery across our supply base. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver impactful procurement solutions to our hotels and clients.

Getting to know the role and your responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Technology and Professional Services categories across the Pacific.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and negotiations.
• Lead sourcing activities including RFPs, RFQs, and contract management.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver tailored procurement solutions and insights.

Qualifications

What we need from you

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.
• Proven experience in global sourcing or managing international supplier networks.
• Understanding of ESG, sustainability, and responsible sourcing practices.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, both internal and external
• Strong negotiation skills delivering sustainable outcomes
• Service oriented with an eye for detail
• Able to lead, work effectively and contribute in a team environment
• Excellent report writing, presentation and influencing skills
• Multicultural awareness and able to work with people from diverse cultures
• Flexible and able to embrace and respond to change effectively
• Ability to work independently and has good initiative under dynamic environment
• Self-motivated and energetic
• Ability to manage customer expectations whilst meeting deadlines
• Ability to manage vendor interaction

Additional Information

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Suitably experienced and qualified applicants who currently have full working rights in Australia will only be considered.

Candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the advertisement. Accor reserves the right to close applications for the position prior to the advertised date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.