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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing strategies, supplier performance management, and cost-saving initiatives within the hospitality and supply chain sectors. Proficient in developing and implementing category strategies while ensuring compliance and risk management.
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Sourcing StrategiesSupplier Performance ManagementCost Savings InitiativesProject ManagementContract Negotiations
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Key responsibilities & impact- Support development and management of category strategies for operating supplies and equipment across Hilton's global portfolio
- Partner with brand, operations, design, quality assurance, sustainability, legal, finance, and supplier partners
- Handle external relationships with suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers
- Implement and analyze performance indicators for effectiveness, compliance, risk, and liabilities
- Forecast, achieve, and document cost savings, cost containment, and cost avoidances
- Develop expertise and implement strategies for assigned categories
- Translate stakeholder needs into sourcing strategies, product specifications, supplier requirements, and implementation plans
- Monitor category trends, supplier capabilities, cost drivers, tariffs, product innovation, and hospitality market dynamics
- Communicate program updates, supplier performance, risks, savings opportunities, product changes, and brand standard impacts
- Develop, implement, and lead global programs and products across Hilton's 28 brands
- Develop category strategies and manage the full RFP process through contract negotiations
- Validate supplier selection and performance through price benchmarking, auditing, and risk assessment
- Lead supplier performance management, including business reviews, scorecards, service-level expectations, issue resolution, compliance monitoring, and corrective action plans
- Support brand standards and product governance by defining specifications, evaluating alternatives, validating claims, and coordinating approvals
- Identify opportunities to improve owner value, hotel adoption, sustainability outcomes, supplier diversity, responsible sourcing, inventory reliability, and total cost of ownership
- Develop or streamline internal processes to promote improvements for the Supply Management global enterprise
Requirements
What you’ll need- Three (3) years of sourcing and/or supply chain experience
- Three (3) years of experience managing projects and contracts in a matrixed environment
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Approximately 10% travel
- BA/BS Bachelor's Degree or MBA in Supply Chain Management or Hospitality (useful, not required)
- Five (5) years of supply chain or sourcing experience (useful)
- Hospitality experience (useful)
- Experience with Operating Supplies & Equipment (OS&E) (useful)
- CPSM, C.P.M., or PMP certificate(s) (useful)
- Experience with Coupa sourcing and contract platform (useful)
Benefits
Comp & perks- 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night through the Go Hilton travel program
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) with a 15% discount on Hilton shares
- Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
- Personalized caregiving concierge services
- Crisis Concierge support
- Free counseling and support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for eligible Team Members
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Health and welfare benefits, including health plans, dental coverage, and vision coverage
- Retirement plans
- Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, subject to plan terms and conditions
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Hard Skills
Supply Chain ManagementCategory Strategy DevelopmentPerformance Indicator AnalysisRFP Process ManagementCost Containment
Soft Skills
CommunicationStakeholder ManagementProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeCoupa Sourcing Platform
Certifications & Qualifications
CPSMC.P.M.PMP
Industry Keywords
Operating Supplies & EquipmentHospitalitySupplier DiversitySustainabilityInventory Reliability