Complex Purchasing Manager Hilton Tampa DowntownEmbassy Suites Tampa Downtown Convention Center

What are we looking for

Since being founded in 1919 Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today Hilton remains a beacon of innovation quality and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision Mission and Values. Specifically we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - Were passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing all the time.
• Leadership - Were leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - Were team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - Were the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations service amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all! #LI-GL1

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

The beautiful Hilton Tampa Downtown and Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown Convention Center are seeking a Complex Purchasing Manager to join their team! These 520-room and 360-suite hotels are located close to the Tampa Convention Center Benchmark International Arena the Florida Aquarium and Port Tampa Bay.

In this position you would report to the complex Director of Finance and oversee one receiving clerk per hotel.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess a minimum of 1 years experience working in a hotel in either food and beverage culinary or purchasing! It would be considered an asset for this role to have previous training with the Smart Spend procurement platform.

The Benefits 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 innovative programs and benefits such as:

• Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay

• Medical Insurance Coverage for you and your family

• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program

• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel

• Parental leave to support new parents

• Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education including: college degrees and professional certifications*

• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement

• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount

• Career growth and development

• Team Member Resource Groups

• Recognition and rewards programs

* Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

What will I be doing

As a complex purchasing manager you would be responsible for directing the purchasing and receiving of materials for the hotel in the hotels continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. You will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Plans organizes and inventories general merchandise items

• Communicates with Chef and management relative to purchases consistent with hotel needs and specifications

• Negotiates pricing and purchase goods and ensure delivery in a timely manner

• Review shipments to ensure products received are consistent with orders and proper grade and quality

• Interviews trains supervises counsels schedules and evaluates staff