**JOB DESCRIPTION**
About Hilton & Hilton Supply Management
Hilton is one of the largest and fastest growing hospitality companies in the world, with more than 7,300 properties corresponding to over 1.1 million rooms in 123 countries and territories.
Hilton Supply Management (HSM) supports global brands, owners, and operators, managing 16,000+ hotels, including 8,000+ non-Hilton ones. HSM negotiates contracts, ensuring direct savings for partners, and drives unique programs, serving as a strong partner to brands and third-party customers.
Position Statement:
The **Procurement Executive - Food & Beverage (Italy)** is primarily a **Food & Beverage Buyer** role, focused on helping the company stay competitive in this category. You will be responsible for sourcing quality products, negotiating with suppliers, and securing the best deals. Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships is essential to this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the purchasing of Food & Beverage products, ensuring they meet established quality standards at the best possible cost, in line with company standards and operational needs.
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms and cost savings, while aligning with Hilton standards, operational needs, and purchasing best practices.
- Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and other teams to align procurement with company goals.
- Provide functional and operational support to corporate, cluster, and hotel purchasing teams across the region.
- Ensure the implementation and optimal use of procurement tools like BirchStreet and Coupa Smart Spend. Provide system support and training to internal and external stakeholders as needed to maximize productivity.
What We're Looking For:
- **Around 5 years of experience** in procurement, ideally within a multi-site or corporate environment, preferably in hospitality.
- Fluent in **English** and **Italian**.
- Familiarity with the **Food & Beverage** category, with some experience in buying.
- Good **math skills** for comparing costs and managing budgets.
- Strong **negotiation** and **communication** skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage hands-on tasks.
- Ability to visually inspect product specifications to ensure quality.
What is it like working for Hilton?
Contratto di lavoro: Tempo pieno
Esperienza:
- E-procurement: 5 anni (Obbligatorio)
Lingua:
- Inglese (Obbligatorio)
- Italiano (Obbligatorio)