Assistant Purchasing Manager
About the Role
As a Assistant Purchasing Manager, you’re not just overseeing the purchasing process – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.
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Responsibilities
- Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:
- Oversee procurement operations: Manage purchasing and inventory of general merchandise to ensure adequate stock levels
- Align with internal stakeholders: Collaborate with the Chef and hotel management to align purchases with hotel needs and specifications
- Manage supplier relationships: Secure competitive pricing, place orders, and ensure timely delivery of goods
- Ensure quality control: Review shipments to confirm products meet order specifications, grade, and quality standards
- Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment
- Risk Management: To identify and manage supply chain risks, including supply disruptions, price volatility, and compliance issues.
- Market Analysis: A comprehensive grasp of market trends and the capacity to anticipate price shifts and supply dynamics to inform prudent purchasing decisions.
- Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day: - Oversee procurement operations: Manage purchasing and inventory of general merchandise to ensure adequate stock levels - Align with internal stakeholders: Collaborate with the Chef and hotel management to align purchases with hotel needs and specifications - Manage supplier relationships: Secure competitive pricing, place orders, and ensure timely delivery of goods - Ensure quality control: Review shipments to confirm products meet order specifications, grade, and quality standards - Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment - Risk Management: To identify and manage supply chain risks, including supply disruptions, price volatility, and compliance issues. - Market Analysis: A comprehensive grasp of market trends and the capacity to anticipate price shifts and supply dynamics to inform prudent purchasing decisions.
Qualifications
- At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:
- A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.
- In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications:
- Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment
- Proven ability to source, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality and cost-efficiency
- Strong understanding of inventory management, stock control, and procurement systems
- Experience in budgeting, cost analysis, and tracking purchasing performance
- Familiarity with local procurement regulations, health and safety standards, and sustainability practices
- Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing operational needs
- Ensure that purchasing activities comply with relevant laws, regulations and company policies and uphold the hotel's ethical standards.
- At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member: A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact. In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications: - Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality, or related field - Minimum 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment - Proven ability to source, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality and cost-efficiency - Strong understanding of inventory management, stock control, and procurement systems - Experience in budgeting, cost analysis, and tracking purchasing performance - Familiarity with local procurement regulations, health and safety standards, and sustainability practices - Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing operational needs - Ensure that purchasing activities comply with relevant laws, regulations and company policies and uphold the hotel's ethical standards.
About Hilton
Hilton is a global hospitality company that manages, franchises and leases hotels and resorts across a portfolio of brands.
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