Director - Procurement - Accor - Singapore

Job description
The position is responsible for managing and overseeing the Asia Purchasing function by setting up a self-funding purchasing platform with the objective of promoting efficient purchasing at the local level in the Hotels and Offices.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities
•Self-Funding Purchasing Platform
Establish an appropriate, self-funding purchasing platform for Asia on three levels encompassing of:

- Global Accor purchasing contracts
- Working with Technical team to establish a purchasing structure around suppliers for fitting out newly constructed hotels
- Establish a purchasing structure to manage standard operating items such as amenities, chemicals, linen, beverages etc
•Purchasing Processes
- Negotiate contracts at group level, ensure compliance to group policy and contract terms are advantage to the group.
- Evaluate suitability, reliability and deliverability of suppliers/contractors to supply and provide services to the group.
- Manage and establish “market place units to promote efficient purchasing at local level
- Work with IT and marketing to ensure that all contracts maximize the benefits to Accor and the correct legal procedures are enforced in the tender processes
- Work on Asia wide arrangements for banking and credit card systems where applicable
- Work with the Australian Purchasing team and Paris Purchasing team to leverage their knowledge, experience and existing suppliers

Desired Skills and Experience
Knowledge & Experience
•Bachelor Degree, preferably with specialization in Supply Chain Management•Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the hotel industry•Strong user knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office and Purchasing System•Knowledge of local laws and regulation on procurement, tender procedures and contracts requirements•Good understanding of procurement processes

Competencies
•Strong negotiation and influencing skills •Controls and able to identify issues •Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate •Good teamworking skills and able to work effectively and contribute in a team •Multicultural awareness and able to work with people from diverse cultures •Flexible and able to embrace and respond to change effectively •Ability to work independently and has good initiative under dynamic environment •Self-motivated and energetic •Meticulous •Honesty and strong integrity

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