Sr. Procurement Executive F&B Italy

Description

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 position of (Sr.) Procurement Executive Food & Beverage for Italy, will play a pivotal role in ensuring the corporation maintains a competitive edge across the category. The Procurement Executive Food & Beverage will be a proactive self-starter, responsible for designing, developing, and executing category strategies, negotiation plans, sourcing events, and distribution arrangements. Building positive relationships with suppliers and fostering strategic partnerships to drive growth in HSM spend and revenue will be key aspects of the role.

In order to successfully fulfil this role, the (Sr.) Procurement Executive Food & Beverage will:

Lead and oversee the Purchasing and Supply Management functions for the designated category of spend within the specified functional area.  Ensure procurement of products and services of established quality at the lowest total cost, in alignment with Hilton standards, operational needs, and purchasing best practices. Provide direct supervision and management to assigned reports, ensuring efficient operations.  Work with, and represent the Purchasing function with key stakeholders such as Finance & Operations. Offer functional and operational management to any corporate or cluster purchasing team, while also providing support to hotel-based purchasing resources across the region.  Ensure the implementation and optimal utilization of procurement tools such as BirchStreet and Coupa Smart Spend. Provide system support and training to internal and external stakeholders as required to maximize productivity. 

Requirements

What does success look like for this role:

The Procurement Executive Food & Beverage must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation: 

Extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, across a significant multi-site or corporate estate, ideally in a hospitality environment  Ability to read, write and speak English and Italian fluently Complete knowledge of food and beverage category, preferably within the hospitality industry Considerable mathematical skills Strong administrative & analytical skills   Strong negotiation & communication skills Strong ability to work under own initiative and in a ‘hands on’ capacity Ability to visually evaluate specifications

What is it like working for Hilton?

The future of hospitality shines bright at Hilton, a global leader with a rich portfolio of top brands. With over 3 billion guests welcomed throughout our century-long history, Hilton boasts an award-winning workplace culture, consistently ranked among the world’s best. Recent accolades include being named the 3rd Best Workplace in Europe for multinational companies, two years running. We prioritize our team members' wellbeing, offering innovative programs like workplace flexibility, career growth opportunities, and the Go Hilton Team Member Travel discount. Hilton values diversity and inclusivity, incorporating perspectives from team members, guests, owners, suppliers, and partners to create an inclusive environment. Our skilled global team supports sustainability, supplier diversity, and responsible sourcing, giving back to the community. Explore the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to discover more about Team Hilton! For additional questions, please connect with Michele Pettenello, our Regional Procurement Manager Italy, via Michele.Pettenello@hilton.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will ensure that qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions of his or her role, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.