Manager, Field Operations (Procurement) – India

What are we looking for?

The success in this role will demonstrate itself through the following attributes and skills:

• Ability to self-motivate / self-starter who is used to autonomous working whilst being able to deliver against set KPI’s
• Ability to analyse departmental and external data quickly and efficiently to make decisions.
• Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritise to fulfil responsibilities in keeping with core strategic goals.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate; ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems; ability to develop problem solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriate.
• Ability to advocate and implement professional development for self, including capability to work with peers and other resources to provide development and mentoring opportunities; includes adherence to organisation’s standards for performance feedback.
• Ability to evaluate and identify opportunities from a strategic perspective, including ability to develop, prioritise and implement plans to meet organisation’s core strategic goals. 
• Proficiency in excel essential and other Outlook 365 tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain analytical topics to others
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.  Ability to build rapport quickly at all levels of the business, including senior management and owners.

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate Degree / College Diploma or at least 6 years working experience within hospitality industry, with a minimum of 3 years in a managerial role.
• Proven working experience as a Purchasing Manager or Director in a hospitality environment.
• Excellent numeracy and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Proficient in reading quotations, analysing bids, writing instructions for bidders, and communicating with co-workers and suppliers
• Full professional proficiency in the English language
• Ability to travel as required where a virtual method is not appropriate – potentially up to 40% in region

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Procurement or Hospitality related Degree
• Hotel industry experience preferred
• Proven working experience as National Procurement Manager or Director
• Strong knowledge of food, beverage, and operating supply products
• Master Supply Agreement development
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, IF, INDEX, MATCH, Pivot Tables, VBA, Macros etc.)

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 programmes and benefits such as workplace flexibility, career growth and development, and our Go Hilton travel discount programme. Hilton prioritises 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!