PURCHASING OFFICER AT HILTON WORLDWIDE | PROCUREMENT JOBS IN ABUJA

About Company:

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.

Job Description:

Transcorp Hilton, Abuja is seeking a high-precision Purchasing Officer to serve as a critical link in our world-class hospitality operations. In a five-star environment, the procurement function is the "Backbone of Guest Experience"ensuring that every department, from Fine Dining to Facility Management, has the premium goods and services required to maintain excellence.

Your mission is to execute a cost-effective, transparent, and high-velocity procurement cycle. This role is designed for a "Sourcing Specialist" , someone with 3–5 years of experience who can navigate complex vendor landscapes, perform rigorous price-quality analysis, and ensure that every Purchase Order (PO) translates into a timely delivery. If you possess a background in Hospitality and a "Highest Standards" mindset, we want you to join our team.

Requirements:

1. Strategic Sourcing & Offer Analysis

• Requisition Governance: Receive and track approved Purchase Requisitions (PR), proactively liaising with user departments to clarify specifications and ensure the right product is sourced the first time.

• Competitive Intelligence: Collect pro-forma invoices and prepare detailed offer analyses, making recommendations that balance aggressive price competitiveness with uncompromising luxury standards.

• Vendor Discovery: Identify and research potential new suppliers to expand the hotel's "Golden Thread" of reliable, high-quality vendors.

2. Expediting & Delivery Integrity

• End-to-End Follow-up: Once a PO is issued, take full ownership of the expediting process, ensuring that pickups and deliveries occur on schedule to prevent operational downtime.

• Logistics Coordination: Directly manage the delivery and pickup of goods, ensuring that the hotel’s interests are protected and that items match the approved standards upon receipt.

• Data Stewardship: Maintain a meticulous database of supplier lists, standards of goods, and pricing trends to ensure long-term cost-effectiveness.

3. Reporting & Compliance

• Procurement Planning: Assist in the development of annual procurement plans to anticipate seasonal hospitality needs and inventory surges.

• Status Visibility: Prepare and submit weekly procurement status reports, providing management with a transparent view of all pending, in-progress, and completed acquisitions.

• Ethical Governance: Ensure all purchases are made in strict compliance with Hilton’s global procurement policies and the company’s best financial interests.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: HND / B.Sc. Degree in Business, Finance, or a Science-related field.

• Experience: 3–5 years in Procurement or Supply Chain Management.

• Industry Preference: A background in Hospitality is highly preferred.

• Software Mastery: Excellent grasp of Microsoft Office; experience with Birchstreet procurement software is a major competitive advantage.

Core Competencies

• Interpersonal Agility: Proven ability to interact professionally with a culturally diverse staff, elite suppliers, and consultants.

• Independent Execution: Ability to manage the procurement lifecycle independently while meeting strict deadlines.

• Communication: Exceptional written and oral English skills for high-level vendor negotiations and internal reporting.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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