Apprentice - Junior Category Manager Non-Food

Company: Accor Hotels
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 2, 2025

Job Description:

Company Description
Join the Accor Group, an ecosystem of over 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations.
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.
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Job Description
Are you passionate about sustainable sourcing and ready to contribute to impactful procurement strategies?

Join our Procurement Business Unit (Astore) as a Junior Category Manager apprentice focused on non-food consumables (equipment, disposables, amenities, office supplies---).
Starting in September/October 2025 for a one-year apprenticeship, this role offers a great opportunity to grow in an international and dynamic environment.
Qualifications
What will you do?Category Management

• Understand customer needs and emerging trends, especially regarding plastic-free alternatives
• Contribute to defining product and service assortments that align with those needs
• Help manage and update the offer on our procurement marketplaceSourcing to Contract Management
  • Compile and analyze data related to supplier contracts
  • Evaluate supplier proposals (products, services, pricing, etc.)
  • Assist with supplier pre-selection, negotiation, and contract implementation
  • Monitor supplier performance and support relationship managementEnvironmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
    • Participate in the selection and promotion of products aligned with Cl-- Verte and Green Globe certifications
    • Support suppliers in evaluating their social and environmental performance
    • Assess suppliers based on criteria related to their decarbonization strategies
      Additional Information
      What's in there for you?
      • Unique opportunity to develop your career with worldwide Augmented Hospitality leaders
      • Package of benefits and perks of working for Accor, including discounts for hotels worldwide and much more!
      • Work in a multi-national team
      • Hybrid way of working (3 days in the office + 2 days at home)
      • Talent development opportunities
      • Corporate Social Responsibility activitiesIf you see yourself in this role and are ready to take on a new challenge in an international and dynamic environment, we look forward to receiving your application!#WeAreHeartists
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