Manager, Technology Procurement

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You
This role is based at our corporate office in McLean, VA
This is your chance to be part of our in-house Hilton Supply Management (HSM) team that supports our brands, owners, and operators! HSM has transformed how supply chain and procurement adds value to the hospitality industry, with 16 billion dollars of spend influence, over 4100 suppliers, and support of sustainability, supplier diversity, and responsible sourcing goals. As the Manager, Technology Procurement, reporting to the Director, Technology Procurement, you will support the strategic sourcing execution of indirect corporate spend for Technology Professional Services and other technology spend categories.
What you'll do during a typical day:
Use experience in technology procurement and category management to develop strategies and directions focused on technology spend categories.
Lead technology-driven RFX events from requirements definition and market research through bidding, supplier evaluation, negotiations, award recommendation, and implementation.
Negotiate and implement technology supplier agreements within assigned categories with internal partners, Legal, Finance, and suppliers with a focus on cost efficiency through benchmarking, demand management, supplier consolidation, and renewal planning.
How you'll collaborate with others:
Coordinate with HSM, Technology, internal partners, Legal, Finance, and suppliers to ensure sourcing activities support Hilton's corporate goals and established procurement processes.
Provide updates on assigned sourcing initiatives and contracts, highlighting risks, and decisions needed for review by HSM and internal partners.
Cultivate partnerships with technology suppliers and internal partners, providing clear recommendations, updates, and execution.
Projects you'll take ownership of:
Maintain working knowledge of the supplier landscape, contracts, and demand drivers for assigned categories
Lead assigned sourcing activities and contribute as a procurement expert on technology projects and selected sourcing events.
Document and evaluate current procurement processes, identifying efficiencies and best practices to improve performance, speed, transparency, and stakeholder adoption within assigned categories, sourcing processes, and stakeholder workflows.
What It Takes to Make the Stay
You have these minimum qualifications:
Five (5) years of Procurement, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing or Project Management experience
In-depth knowledge of sourcing and contract negotiations
Experience with Coupa or other procurement platforms
Hybrid schedule in McLean, VA
It would be useful if you have:
Two (2) years of Technology Procurement experience
Formal training or professional procurement accreditation from a recognized body (ex. ISM, CPSM, CTPE, ITIL)

Skills
Procurement, Project Management, Sourcing

Work arrangement
Hybrid