The HORECA Supply Account Manager is responsible for managing and developing relationships with suppliers and vendors who provide products/goods to the HORECA (Hotels, Restaurants, Cafés/Catering) sector, ensuring reliable supply, competitive costs, and product availability to meet business and customer demand.



RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and grow a portfolio of supplier/vendor accounts serving the HORECA sector
• Achieve assigned monthly and quarterly procurement/cost-saving targets
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and their sales/commercial representatives
• Identify new supply sources and onboard new suppliers/vendors to strengthen the supply base
• Conduct continuous market research to understand supplier capabilities, competitor sourcing strategies, and pricing/cost trends
• Analyze supply data, supplier performance, and market insights to develop sourcing and cost-optimization strategies
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, supply terms, and commercial agreements with suppliers
• Monitor stock levels, supplier lead times, and product availability to prevent shortages
• Coordinate with supply chain, logistics, and operations teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery from suppliers to warehouses/clients
• Prepare supply forecasts, supplier performance reports, and cost analysis reports
• Ensure supplier compliance with quality standards, contracts, and delivery SLAs
• Resolve supply-related issues (delays, shortages, quality issues) efficiently
• Evaluate supplier performance regularly and manage supplier scorecards
  
  
  

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related field
• 1–3 years of experience as a Supply/Procurement/Vendor Account Manager or similar role
• Previous experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Vendor Management is required
• FMCG/HORECA supplier-side experience is highly preferred
• Strong experience in market research, supplier evaluation, and competitor/cost analysis
• Ability to analyze and interpret supply and cost data to drive sourcing decisions
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
• Target-oriented with a strong commercial and cost-management mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment