Procurement Manager Food & Drinks Ireland; Hilton Supply Management

Job Description - Procurement Manager Food & Drinks UK & Ireland (Hilton Supply Management) (EUR
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Job Description

Hilton - Regional Headquarters - Europe Maple Court, Central Park, Reeds Crescent Watford WD24 4QQ

Hilton Supply Management (HSM) is the largest hospitality group procurement organization globally and an integral division within Hilton. HSM manages the supply chain of hotels, both Hilton and non-Hilton branded hotels. With more than 22,000 hotels in our program (including over 13,000 non-Hilton-branded hotels), HSM drives economies of scale and negotiates competitive contracts with industry-leading suppliers – ensuring direct savings on the product & services for hotel partners and being a value‑add partner on all levels.

In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for creating and managing strategic contracts for the provision of goods and services to all managed properties, as well as franchises and third‑party hotels signed to Hilton Supply Management agreements. You will lead selected categories across operational services and supplies, including food, beverage, operating equipment, operating supplies, and core services, within the United Kingdom and Ireland, while also providing analytical and administrative support.

Key responsibilities include conducting tenders, negotiating supplier contracts, and ensuring full utilization of procurement systems such as Birch Street, Procure Wizard, and Smart Spend. Furthermore, you will analyze spend data, produce compliance and benchmarking reports, and identify opportunities to drive cost savings and operational efficiencies. In addition, you will collaborate closely with internal teams to streamline processes, support customer business planning, and deliver best‑in‑class service that strengthens partnerships and maximizes value for our customers.

• Procurement 40%
  Develop and implement purchasing strategies in line with departmental and customer policies.
  Achieve measurable results in cost reduction and revenue support.
  Understand customer needs and ensure supplier selection meets operational requirements.
  Maintain strong supplier relationships and actively build new partnerships.
  Manage tenders, evaluate bids, and negotiate optimal terms.
  Draft, award, and execute supplier contracts.
  Take immediate corrective action when goods or services fail to meet standards.
• Technical Analysis & Data Management 35%
  Analyze data using advanced IT tools, including Excel, to identify trends and opportunities.
  Conduct spend analysis and monthly reporting to inform strategies and improvements.
  Provide insights through compliance and benchmarking reports.
  Support eProcurement onboarding and supplier setup.
  Examine data to determine opportunities or problem areas to provide feedback for improvement and development.
  Maintain and optimize Hilton Supply Management systems such as Smart Spend, Procure Wizard, and Birch Street.
• Administrative / Support Activities 25%
  Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  Provide project and administrative support, including document management and filing.
  Direct hotel, supplier, and cross‑functional inquiries to the appropriate contacts.
  Participate in departmental meetings and respond to management information requests.
  Deliver training and develop materials for presentations and pitches.

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform supportive duties as assigned from time to time, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the requirements of the company or departmental objective.

The role may have direct reports in the future, resource allocation will be reviewed to support business needs and future growth strategy of HSM.

• Have the ability to work in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment.
• Demonstrate competence to manage multiple priorities and follow through on tasks to completion.
• Work attitude that exhibits flexibility, drive, good judgment, dependability and ambitions.
• Have…