Senior Manager, Technology Procurement

Hilton • McLean, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is based at our corporate office in McLean, VA This is your chance to be part of our in-house Hilton Supply Management (HSM) team that supports our brands, owners, and operators! HSM has transformed how supply chain and procurement adds value to the hospitality industry, with 6 billion dollars of spend influence, over 2000 suppliers, and support of sustainability, supplier diversity, and responsible sourcing goals. As a Senior Manager, Technology Procurement, you will support the team in partnering with all our brands, and helping influence and guide programs with unique and distinctive products and services. On the Technology Procurement team reporting to the Director, Technology Procurement, you will work on projects including business critical RFX's and supplier strategies. HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to programs and benefits such as: Go Hilton travel program\: 110 nights of discounted travel with room rates as low as $40/night Hilton Shares\: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (PTO) Learn more about the rest of our benefits At Hilton, we believe every Team Member is a leader. We are committed to offering leadership development opportunities and programs through every step of a Team Member’s career journey and at every level, both in our hotels and across corporate. Available benefits may vary depending upon terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of the plans. HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Your role is important and below are some of the fundamental job duties that make your work unique.

Requirements

• Seven (7) years of work experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing or Project Management
• Two (2) years of Procurement experience with software, hardware or technology services purchases
• Demonstrated experience influencing and partnering across all organizational levels
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office products to support reporting, analysis, and presentations
• Travel up to 10%
• Hybrid schedule from McLean, VA

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Information Technology
• Formal training or professional procurement accreditation from a recognized body

Responsibilities

• Build and lead technology-driven RFX events with multiple stakeholder groups to ensure business objectives are met while adhering to Hilton's technical standards.
• Use expertise in procurement and category management to develop strategies and directions for spend categories, evaluating efforts to ensure the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of large supplier contracts and projects.
• Negotiate and implement Hilton enterprise-wide technology supplier agreements and contracts by working with technology, business partners, and suppliers to reach an agreement on contract terms and conditions.
• Lead contractual negotiation and execution activities, together with in-house legal, for all partner sourcing needs.
• Streamline business processes to improve efficiency within the department and across the global enterprise.
• Review Statements of Work or Scopes of Work (SOW).
• Work with internal partners and Legal to develop contracts on any exceptions to standard contract language.
• Source and evaluate suitable service providers and obtain competitive bids in accordance with stakeholder requirements and organizational standards.
• Coordinate with HSM, business partners, Legal, and technology partners to ensure that you are working to achieve Hilton's corporate goals.
• Communicate progress and key considerations on major initiatives and contracts to HSM leadership in advance of contract execution.
• Provide a centralized point of coordination across business functions, ensuring stakeholders are efficiently guided to the appropriate teams and resources.
• Understand the foundational landscape of your responsible categories.
• Document and evaluate current processes, identifying efficiencies and best practices to enhance performance.
• Drive initiatives to improve cost efficiency where available across supplier agreements.
• Collaborate on select and distinct opportunities for the GPO community.

Benefits

• Go Hilton travel program\: 110 nights of discounted travel with room rates as low as $40/night
• Hilton Shares\: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
• Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees