Procurement Buyer F&B France

Job description

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 17,000 hotels including 8,000+ non-Hilton ones, $13B Purchasing Power, Present in 145+ Countries and Regions. 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 Procurement Buyer Food & Beverage for France will play a pivotal role in ensuring the corporation maintains a competitive edge across the category. The Procurement Buyer 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 Procurement Buyer 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.