Purchase Manager

Overview

Join Hilton as a Purchase Manager, a vital role where you will craft and implement purchasing strategies that ensure a steady, cost-effective supply chain. Beyond managing procurement, you will contribute to creating unforgettable guest experiences by embodying hospitality’s warmth and brightness.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise all purchasing activities and inventory control to maintain necessary stock levels of general merchandise.
• Collaborate closely with chefs and hotel management to tailor purchases to hotel specifications and needs.
• Negotiate and maintain vendor relationships to secure competitive prices and timely deliveries.
• Perform quality inspections on incoming orders to verify compliance with order details and quality benchmarks.
• Lead, develop, and motivate your procurement team by monitoring performance, offering coaching, and nurturing a constructive workplace culture.
• Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain, such as disruptions, price variability, and compliance issues.
• Analyze market trends thoroughly to forecast price changes and supply conditions, enabling informed purchasing decisions.

Qualifications and Requirements

Hilton values core principles essential for success and looks for these attributes in every team member: passion for hospitality, integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, accountability, and immediacy in action.

• Educational background with a diploma or degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality, or related disciplines.
• At least five years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably within a hotel or hospitality setting.
• Proven expertise in sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier contracts to optimize quality and cost-efficiency.
• Strong proficiency in inventory management, stock control, and procurement software systems.
• Experience handling budgeting, cost analysis, and evaluating purchasing performance metrics.
• Knowledge of local procurement laws, health and safety regulations, and sustainability practices.
• Highly organized with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment requiring adaptability.
• Ensure all procurement practices adhere strictly to relevant laws, regulations, company policies, and uphold Hilton’s ethical standards.

Additional Information

Hilton is a globally recognized hospitality leader committed to a positive workplace culture, honored repeatedly among the World's Best Workplaces. With a mission to spread hospitality’s warmth worldwide, Hilton offers a rewarding career journey underpinned by continuous support, development, and a chance to help make every guest stay exceptional.