VIE - Junior Category Manager Hotel Services - Madrid - 12/24 month

As a VIE - Junior Category Manager at Accor, your primary responsibilities will include managing procurement categories related to hotel services such as cleaning, waste management, and guest laundry. You will support the purchasing team in optimizing these services, conducting market research, and preparing data insights. Additionally, you'll facilitate effective communication between hotels, suppliers, and internal teams to enhance service delivery.

To qualify for the VIE - Junior Category Manager role at Accor, candidates should have a university education or diploma from a business school and be eligible for the VIE program. Some experience or training in purchasing is ideal, alongside fluency in English. Additional language skills in Spanish, Dutch, or French will be beneficial. Proficiency in digital tools, including Microsoft Office, is also required.

Accor is committed to talent development and offers unique opportunities for VIE - Junior Category Managers to grow their careers within a multinational environment. You will benefit from training sessions, mentorship programs, and access to various corporate resources that enhance your skills. Our culture fosters continuous learning and allows you to develop in an engaging and supportive setting.

At Accor, a Junior Category Manager will experience a vibrant and inclusive work environment powered by a multi-national team. Our hybrid work model, combining three days in the office and two days from home, ensures a healthy work-life balance. You’ll collaborate with passionate professionals who share the spirit of 'We Are Heartists' while driving innovative solutions in hotel services.

Accor provides an attractive benefits package for VIE - Junior Category Managers, which includes discounts on hotels around the world, performance-based annual bonuses, and corporate social responsibility activities. You’ll also enjoy a unique work atmosphere that promotes both personal and professional development, making your time with us rewarding in various aspects.

When answering this question, relate any past experiences you've had in procurement, highlighting your understanding of sourcing and relationships with suppliers. Discuss any case studies or projects where you successfully managed procurement, emphasizing your analytical skills and ability to optimize processes.

In responding to this question, describe your approach to prioritization, such as assessing the urgency and impact of each task. You might mention using digital tools or project management software to stay organized while ensuring clear communication with team members.

Prepare a specific example that showcases your problem-solving skills and adaptability. Explain the context of the challenge, the steps you took to address it, and the positive outcome. Be sure to illustrate how you balanced teamwork with individual responsibility.

Discuss your communication strategies, such as regular updates, feedback meetings, and utilizing digital platforms. Mention the importance of building strong relationships with suppliers and how this contributes to successful procurement outcomes.

Highlight your understanding of sustainable procurement practices and suggest concrete initiatives, like sourcing from eco-friendly suppliers or optimizing resource use. Stress your commitment to the company's goals of carbon neutrality and how you would support those efforts.

Explain your experience with analytical and reporting tools, including Microsoft Excel and any other procurement software. Offer examples of how you have used these tools to analyze market trends and inform procurement decisions effectively.

When answering, stress the importance of open communication and empathy. Provide an example of a past conflict and how you used discussion and compromise to reach a resolution, highlighting your teamwork abilities.

Relate a specific instance that showcases your adaptability and quick-learning abilities. Share the context, what resources you utilized to gain that knowledge, and how this new skill positively impacted the project's outcome.

Ensure your answer reflects your passion for hospitality and procurement. Discuss your admiration for Accor as a responsible hospitality leader, and how this role aligns with your career aspirations and values, particularly the company's commitment to sustainability.

Identify a specific strength that is relevant to the responsibilities of the role, such as analytical thinking or effective communication. Provide examples of how this strength has played a critical role in your previous experiences, emphasizing its value to Accor.