Junior Procurement Category Manager – Food & Beverage Distributors (m/f/d) – VIE
As a Junior Category Manager for Food & Beverage Distributors within our Astore Procurement Department, you will support food & beverage-related procurement strategies across the Europe & North Africa (ENA) region. The role will be based in our office in Lausanne, with a possible contract duration of 12 or 18 months.
Responsibilities
* Assist in developing strategies for your categories, focused on the distributors in Food & Beverages
* Analyze customer needs and market trends to develop and optimize product and service assortments
* Support RFP processes, supplier negotiations, and contract management to ensure optimal offers for the hotel network
* Drive supplier performance and promote offerings to internal stakeholders, while managing the marketplace portfolio and digital tools
* Monitor supplier performance, compliance, and contract adherence, and consolidate data to ensure accurate invoicing
* Track KPIs and conduct data analysis to support decision‑making across the category
* Assess suppliers against CSR criteria, including sustainability, ethical practices, and decarbonization commitments, and help monitor and report on their progress
* Promote responsible sourcing practices across the supplier base
Qualifications
* University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics, or a related field
* Ideally, first experience or internship in procurement, category management, or FMCG/F&B environment
* Interest in supplier management and market analysis
* Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to work in multicultural teams
* Professional proficiency in English and French required
* Age between 18 and 28 years old
* French or European (EEA) citizenship
* Graduated from university studies and/or vocational training and able to work full‑time for the duration of the program
* Eligible for a VIE program and willing to comply with Business France requirements
Benefits
* Hybrid working model
* Career development opportunities within Accor Group
* Access to training catalog through Accor Academy
* Opportunities for further development and global mobility
* Participation in ESG activities and initiatives
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