A Procurement Manager will manage the Purchasing Department to accurately purchase and stock goods and other equipment for the hotel\. **What will I be doing?** As a Procurement Manager, you will supervise the Purchasing Department in its efforts to manage the purchase of all the goods and equipment that the hotel requires\. Specifically, a Procurement Manager will perform the following tasks to the highest standards: + Purchase the right goods and materials at the right price, at the required quality, and in the right volume to ensure a cost\-effective purchasing model within the hotel + Lead and execute all procurement activities for the pre\-opening phase, set\-up procurement system and establish procurement policies in line with company and local requirements\. + Collaborate closely with project management, operations, and finance teams to fulfill any required pre\-opening procurement needs\. + Source, negotiate and set\-up contracts with vendors and suppliers including service contracts\. + Track and manage purchase orders, delivery schedules, and inventory levels during the pre\-opening phase\. + Build and maintain strong vendor relationships and resolve any supply chain issues that may arise\. + Report regularly to understand goods requirements and allow more effective future purchasing + Calculate and report on the monthly savings from cost effective purchasing + Work with hotel management to improve the purchasing process to help reduce waste and improve profitability + Lead and develop the Purchasing Team **What are we looking for?** Procurement Managers serving Hilton brands are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members\. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow: + Previous experience working successfully in a Purchasing capacity + Experience in building and maintaining excellent relationships with suppliers + Experience in negotiating and increasing profitability through successful implementation of a strategic approach to purchasing + Experience in working with procurement software/system\. + Excellent communication, organization and supervisory skills + Pre\-opening experience is an added advantage\. **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 \(http://jobs\.hiltonworldwide\.com/our\-brands/index\.php\) \. 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\! **Job:** _Supply Management, Procurement, Purchasing, and Receiving_ **Title:** _Procurement Manager \- Hilton Pristina Pre\-opening_ **Location:** _null_ **Requisition ID:** _HOT0BODZ_ **EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**