Procurement Buyer Executive - F&B Italy

Procurement Buyer Executive - F&B Italy 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? 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 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. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: provincia-di-venezia, IT

Posted Date: 11/20/2024