Global Category Manager – Professional Services F/M/X
Core
Define, deploy, and continuously improve global category strategies for Professional Services (Marketing, HR, Facility, Audit, Consulting, Travel, Translation) across all regions and brands.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Professional Services)
Builds
Global procurement strategies, supplier contracts, and cost optimization programs for Accor's professional services portfolio.
Domain
Hospitality industry / Global Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category strategy definition, sourcing (RFI/RFQ), negotiation, contract management, supplier relationship management, spend control, risk management, stakeholder management, analytical problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Hospitality experience, French language proficiency
Technologies
Worklib, Zenride, Gymlib
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing initiatives and negotiations for marketing agencies, people & culture services, facility management, strategic consulting, travel, and translation; manage supplier governance and performance reviews; control category spend and budgets; promote Group Procurement policies across regions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC