Procurement Trainee Italy (based at Hilton Molino Stucky Venice)
Job Summary
EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans
Key skills areas | Main tasks |
Communication | Support communication between hotels suppliers and internal teams. Assist in preparing clear updates reports and presentations on procurement activities. Ensure smooth information flow during sourcing events meetings and follow ups. |
Coordination & process support | Organise procurement activities timelines and documentation. Coordinate meetings training sessions or any other support for hotels Track progress of procurement tasks and ensure deadlines are met. Maintain structured filing and ensure documentation is complete and accessible. |
Systems & Data accuracy | Maintain accurate data in procurement systems (e.g. BirchStreet). Update templates catalogues supplier information and price lists. Support tracking and preparing data for reporting. Ensure compliance by keeping records contracts and audit documents up to date. |
Market & Supplier analysis | Collect and structure market information from hotels suppliers and industry sources to support sourcing activities and category insights. Compare supplier offers pricing and product specifications using standard templates to ensure consistency accuracy and compliance with procurement requirements. Conduct basic benchmarking by reviewing price levels product alternatives and supplier performance to identify potential savings and optimisation opportunities. Support costsaving initiatives by analysing variances between current spend and proposed supplier conditions. Maintain clear and organised records of market data supplier communication and evaluation results to ensure transparency and control throughout the procurement process. |
Who are you
You are curious detailoriented and able to organise your work independently. You enjoy analysing information and building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders which is why fluency in Italian and English is essential. You work confidently with systems tools and established processes and you naturally follow company policies and guidelines. You are flexible when business needs evolve and open to taking on additional responsibilities that fit the scope and purpose of the role. Employment conditions follow Italian internships law . You will be based at Hilton Molino Stucky in Venice and you have availability for the internship for 6 months.
About Hilton Supply Management
Hilton Supply Management (HSM) is the largest hospitality group procurement organizationgloballyand an integral division within Hilton. HSM manages the supply chainof hotels both Hiltonandnon-Hilton branded more than25000 hotels in our program(including over14000non-Hilton-branded hotels) HSM drives economies of scale and negotiates competitive contracts with industry-leading suppliers ensuring direct savings on the product& services forhotel partnersand beingavalue-addpartner on all levels.
About Hilton
Hilton is one of the largest and fastest growing hospitality companies in theworld with more than9100properties with more than1.35Mrooms in143countries andterritoriesHilton offers countless an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience we offer the millions of travelers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. If you appreciate the impact global travel can have and have an affinity for SupplyManagementyou may be just the person we are looking for to join our team.
Position Statement:
As a Procurement Trainee you support the coordination and administration of Hilton Supply Management activities across Italian region ensuring the efficient procurement of goods and equipment through structured processes accurate data and effective stakeholder collaboration.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Stay at Avatar Hotel Santa Clara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and uncover the unexpected at our one-of-a-kind hotel. As part of Hilton's Tapestry Collection, we are perfect for guests seeking an uncommon experience and peace of mind.