Manager, Ff&E Sourcing

Hilton Supply Management (HSM) is the largest global hospitality-focused organization that supports our brands, owners, and operators. With 6 billion dollars of spend influence and over 2000 suppliers, this function has transformed how supply chain and procurement adds value to the hospitality industry. HSM is a strong partner to all our brands, helping influence and drive programs with unique and distinctive products and services. HSM is proud of its diverse and skilled team members worldwide that also give back to the community by supporting aggressive sustainability, supplier diversity, and responsible sourcing goals.

What will I be doing?
Reporting to the Director, FF&E Strategic Sourcing, you will be responsible for managing the supply chain and product development for Hilton's Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) programs, with a specialization in an assigned subset of categories. You will drive the development, innovation, and coordination of these product categories and sourcing activities to advance the company's goals, while effectively collaborating with internal and external partners!

• Work independently in key areas of supplier management, product development, and program management for assigned categories.
• Lead FF&E sourcing initiatives, including bidding, analysis, supplier negotiations, coordination of design reviews, and award recommendations.
• Support product development through the review of product specifications, drawings and working with design teams and suppliers on value engineering.
• Evaluate and recommend suppliers, including evaluating product quality, production capability, sales and support capabilities, and financial stability.
• Act as a subject matter authority for the categories assigned and provide expertise and innovation to internal Hilton departments, including the development of Brand Standards.
• Partner with the Responsible Sourcing team to implement solutions toward Hilton's Travel with Purpose 2030 sustainability goals. Proactively engage with suppliers to cultivate diverse opportunities.
• Supervise and manage suppliers for quality, cost, and performance throughout the program life cycle, functioning as the point of contact for quality, performance, and supply chain issues.

What are we looking for?
The success in this role will demonstrate itself through the following attributes and skills:

• Self-starter, well-organized, and willing to take ownership of responsibilities and possess a high level of positive energy and drive
• Ability to lead meetings and provide guidance on projects
• Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of business fundamentals
• Strong attention to detail and ability to understand and evaluate technical specifications, shop drawings, architectural drawings, and Hilton Brand Standards
• Ability to work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt to constantly evolving circumstances and changing requirements
• Knowledge of innovations and trends in the industry
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with key partners
• Global supply chain and procurement management experience

To fulfill this role successfully, you should demonstrate the following minimum qualifications:

• Five (5) years of professional experience
• Three (3) years of procurement, product development, and/or interior design experience
• Two (2) years of experience managing projects, processes, or programs

It would be helpful in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• BA/BS Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Design
• CPSM, CAPM, or similar certification
• Seven (7) years of professional experience
• Five (5) years of hospitality, procurement, product development, interior design, and/or furniture experience

What is it like working for Hilton?

The future of hospitality is bright at Hilton: a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture, and we are consistently named among one of the World's Best Workplaces.

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members, so they can Thrive, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as workplace flexibility, career growth and development, and our Go Hilton travel discount program. Hilton prioritizes understanding and integrating our Team Members' unique perspectives and voices-along with those of our Guests, Owners, Suppliers, and Partners-to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment for all. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it's like to be on 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 their role, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.