As a Procurement Manager, you will supervise the Procurement Department in its efforts to manage the purchase of all the goods and equipment that the hotel requires.
What will I be doing?
You will work with suppliers to negotiate contracts, purchase required goods, and keep accurate records of transactions, trends, and performance with each vendor. Specifically, a Procurement Manager will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Purchase the right goods and materials at the right price, at the required quality, and in the right volume to ensure a cost-effective purchasing model within the hotel
- Report regularly to understand goods requirements and allow more effective future purchasing
- Calculate and report on the monthly savings from cost effective purchasing
- Work with hotel management to improve the purchasing process to help reduce waste and improve profitability
- Lead and develop the Purchasing Team
- Obtain competitive quotations for hotel requirements and ensure that the best product is sourced and purchased, using Group Nominated suppliers where applicable
- Ensure locally Nominated supplier information is kept current
- Manage the database of active local contracts with suppliers
- Ensure Purchasing Manual is current
- Adhere to quality procedures and standards and oversee purchasing administration such that all Hilton policies and standards are upheld
- Work with the Finance Manager / Director to draft the annual budget
- Maintain a record of commitments for all budgets and ensure that the relevant senior managers are constantly informed of updates
- Ensure a comprehensive system for allocating and reconciling purchase orders
- Manage relationships with hotel suppliers and report on their performance
- Manage employee relations, recruiting Team Members as required, and follow the appraisal procedures for Team Members
- Supervise the operation of the stores, uphold company health and safety, quality assurance and control procedures, make improvements to the level of control, compile accurate stock records, and maintain proper records of requisition and replenishment transactions
- Monitor all areas of purchasing including contracts, leases and nominations
- Prepare the month end accounts reports in an accurate and timely manner
- Execute on tasks/requests as instructed by the Hotel Management
- Maintain good relations with all hotel departments and suppliers
What are we looking for?
Procurement Managers serving Hilton brands are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
- Previous experience working successfully in a Purchasing capacity
- Previous experience with BirchStreet Systems would be advantageous
- Experience in building and maintaining excellent relationships with suppliers
- Experience in increasing profitability through successful implementation of a strategic approach to purchasing
- Excellent communication and supervisory skills
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!