.company descriptionaccor is a global leader in the hospitality industry, renowned for operating a wide range of luxury, midscale, and economy hotels in over 100 countries.
we are committed to creating unparalleled and unforgettable experiences for our guests.
our dedication to sustainability and responsible business practices underscores our goal of making a positive global impact.this role will directly support accor's luxury & lifestyle division, bringing together accor's luxury brands as well as the group's lifestyle entity, ennismore, and covering 500+ hotels globally and 300+ new properties in development.
this division focused on luxury and lifestyle is structured by brand around 4 pillars: raffles & orient express, fairmont, sofitel & mgallery, and ennismore.
we are committed to strengthening the identities of these iconic brands, investing in top talents, selecting the best locations and offering unique and innovative experiences.job descriptionas the f&b category manager for mexico and the caribbean, you will lead procurement strategy and supplier partnerships for all food & beverage categories across the region's luxury and lifestyle hotels.
you will play a strategic role in delivering culinary excellence and operational efficiency through smart sourcing, high-quality vendor relationships, and sustainable practices.this is a unique opportunity to elevate the dining experience at our iconic properties by aligning procurement with brand vision, culinary innovation, and local market dynamics.key responsibilitiesstrategic sourcing leadershipdevelop and execute sourcing strategies across all f&b categories (food, beverage, non-alcoholic and alcoholic products, kitchen consumables) in mexico and the caribbean, tailored to each brand's positioning and guest expectations.oversee contract negotiations and vendor agreements to ensure favorable terms, compliance with brand standards, and operational accountability.supplier & vendor managementbuild and maintain strong partnerships with top-tier suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers to ensure premium quality, competitive pricing, and reliable service.cost optimizationdrive cost efficiencies without compromising product quality or guest experience.
leverage data and market insights to inform sourcing decisions.sustainability & esg integrationchampion sourcing initiatives that support local producers, reduce food waste, and align with accor's sustainability targets and corporate social responsibility goals.cross-functional alignmentcollaborate with global procurement, hotel operations, brand, and marketing teams to ensure cohesive execution of f&b strategies across the region.procurement & offer range managementdevelop, own and implement the category strategy for complex and multi-country requirements.responsibility on revenue and profit from categories at regional level.grow existing, develop and deploy new partnerships in line with group roadmap