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Regional Procurement Manager -Spain-March 2024
Barcelona
Mar 27, 2026
About Regional Procurement Manager -Spain

  Position Statement:

  As our futureProcurement Manager Spain,you are a self-starter that ensures the corporation is in a cost-competitive position across all categories of spend. You will design, develop, and execute category strategies, negotiation plans, sourcing events, and distribution arrangements. You will build positive relationships with suppliers and develop strategic partnerships and business plans to grow HSM spend and revenue.

  In order to successfully fulfil this role, you will:

  ·Organize and control the Purchasing and Supply Management functions for all categories of spend within the specified functional Area for Hilton.

  ·Ensure that products and services of an established quality are purchased at the lowest total cost while adhering to Hilton standards and operating procedures, operational need and purchasing best practice, and working with the Supply Management team to achieve these aims.

  ·Direct supervision and management of reports as detailed.

  ·Work with, and represent the Purchasing function with key stakeholders such as Finance & Operations.

  ·Provide functional and operational management to any corporate or cluster purchasing team and to provide support to hotel–based purchasing resources across the area.

  ·Ensure that all procurement tools (such as Birch Street and Coupa Smart Spend) are implemented and maintained where possible to their full productivity and that system support and training is offered to internal and external stakeholders as appropriate.

  What will you be doing on a regular base in this role:

  50% Regional / Area Sourcing,you will:

  ·Execute annual spend analysis and propose an annual procurement plan for the area.

  ·Developnew programs and/or renegotiate existing programs and distribution channels with suppliers and/or manufacturers, utilizing cross-functional teams whenever applicable.

  ·Manage and implement local and international procurement programmes and ensure that these programmes have a sound legal, financial and logistical set-up.

  ·Ensure thorough understanding and availability of brand standards of the brands present in the area.

  ·Effectively manage projects in a structured and organised fashion

  20% Operational Procurement,you will:

  ·Ensure adequate service levels related to all aspects of the purchasing process are provided to the operation

  ·Research departmental inquiries on product availability, pricing, specifications, and product usage requirements and/or recommendations. Communicate on a regular basis the above information to hotel purchasing and supply staff and other hotel departments, as required. Forecast operational needs and schedule deliveries accordingly to meet operational requirements.

  ·Perform field visits as required, combined with operational reviews of the purchasing function at regional and hotel-level as necessary.

  ·Support all hotel pre-opening offices and openings as required to ensure that Brand standards are met and that hotels participate in Supply Management programs as required.

  ·Measure and improve compliance to Supply Management programs.

  25% Administration & Reporting,you will:

  ·Effectively manage supplier contracts and product data. Approve all changes to existing contracted items, new and/or deleted items, inclusive of pricing verification and amendments.

  ·Maintain confidential supplier files and databases

  ·Assist corporate departments in identifying hotels that are not following established purchasing and supply programs and/or specifications. Coordinate, conduct and participate in meetings and discussions between suppliers and/or supplier representatives and corporate staff concerning subjects other than normal price, delivery or quality negotiations (i.e. value analysis or engineering, new methods, techniques and processes).

  ·Regularly update internal stakeholders on achievements/progress, and attend area and regional meetings as required.

  And finally5% Human Resources,you will:

  ·Provide effective HR management to direct reports. Lead and motivate the teams to high levels of performance. Develop the functional and soft skills of the team.

  What does success look like in the role:

  You must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that you perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

  ·Extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, across a significant multi-site or corporate estate, ideally in a hospitality environment

  ·Ability to read, write and speak English

  ·Complete knowledge of food, beverage, services and operating supply products, purchasing procedures and supply chain.

  ·Considerable mathematical skills.

  ·Experience in managing teams, i.e. ability to apply supervisory skills to coach, train and motivate direct employees as necessary.

  ·Strong administrative & analytical skills

  ·Strong negotiation & communication skills

  ·Strong ability to work under own initiative and in a ‘hands on’ capacity.

  ·Ability to visually evaluate specifications.

  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. Recently we were ranked 3rd Best Workplace in Europe in the section multinational companies, for the 2nd year in a row.

  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 Team Member 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.HSM is proud of its diverse and skilled team members worldwide that also give back to the community by supporting sustainability, supplier diversity, and responsible sourcing goals.Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton!

  For additional questions, please connect with Ricardo Pereira, our Sr. Manager Regional Procurement Western & Southern Europe, [email protected].

  Job: Supply Management, Procurement, Purchasing, and Receiving

  Title: Regional Procurement Manager -Spain

  Location: null

  Requisition ID: HOT0A9CY

  EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

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