Job Description

Company Description
We are Accor. We are a worldwide Augmented Hospitality leader. We are more than 230,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do, creating new connections & emotions for our guests, nurturing real passion for service and achievement beyond limits.
We're so much more than hotels -- we're creating innovative lifestyle experiences , whether you live, work or play. Blaze your own trail from 40+ hotel brands, restaurants, nightclubs, spas, co-working spaces, and tech start-ups .
Building on the strength of our teams and our strong holistic ecosystem of brands & solutions, we are breaking new ground to shape the hospitality of tomorrow and inspire new ways to experience the world.

This position is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the Procurement function across India & South Asia, ensuring value-driven sourcing, vendor optimization, and supply chain excellence for the Accor network of hotels. The role focuses on maximizing service quality, achieving cost efficiency, and contributing to the overall profitability (EBITDA) of the region through effective procurement strategies.

• Oversee and ensure all supplier negotiations and agreements deliver optimal quality, service, and pricing.
• Contribute to the EBITDA targets of the Procurement function across India & South Asia.
• Develop and implement the strategic procurement roadmap for the region, aligned with Accor's global objectives.
• Provide innovative procurement solutions supporting diverse operational and business models.
• Drive initiatives with hotel teams to strengthen supplier awareness, compliance, and engagement across the network.
• Identify and develop new procurement categories and revenue-generation opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Global Procurement team to develop and deploy digital procurement solutions for process management and reporting.
• Review and monitor critical supplier contracts and prepare regular performance reports for the region and country.
• Publish the Quarterly Procurement Newsletter to update owners, hotel teams, and other stakeholders.
• Review and analyze procurement and rebate performance to ensure financial objectives are achieved.
• Evaluate the financial impact of procurement activities and commitments on Accor and hotel operations.
• Establish effective processes, procedures, and reporting mechanisms to support key financial goals.
• Manage supplier engagements with clear objectives, timelines, and budget parameters.
• Maintain accurate records of department budgets, invoices, and monthly expenditures, highlighting discrepancies as needed.
• Drive cost control and resource optimization through energy conservation, efficient storage, and proper equipment usage.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to Accor's sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or Procurement Management.
• Professional certification in Procurement or Supply Chain will be an added advantage.

Additional Information

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Procurement within a complex, multi-unit or multinational environment.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role with direct accountability for procurement strategy and P&L management.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiation, and cost optimization.
• Experience in the hospitality, FMCG, or service industry preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical, financial, and reporting abilities.
• Proficient in digital procurement systems and ERP tools (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives.
• Fluent in English and Hindi; additional regional languages will be an advantage.

Skills Required