Senior Associate, Responsible Sourcing and Supplier Inclusion
Hilton · McLean
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 6 billion dollars of spend influence, over 2000 suppliers, and support of sustainability, supplier diversity, and responsible sourcing goals. As a Senior Associate, Responsible Sourcing & Supplier Inclusion, you will support the team in partnering with all our brands and helping influence and guide programs with unique and distinctive products and services. On the Responsible Sourcing & Supplier Inclusion team reporting to the Director, Responsible Sourcing & Supplier Inclusion, you will work on projects including supplier due diligence reviews, sustainable product assessments and attend conferences and events to connect with potential suppliers.
What you'll do during a typical day:
- Partner with Hilton's Sustainability & Responsible Business team and regional HSM partners to better engage with purchasing colleagues and bring to life country, regional, and global Travel with Purpose 2030 goals.
- Engage with potential responsible and inclusive suppliers for potential onboarding with HSM.
- Manage multiple partner organizations.
How you'll collaborate with others:
- Build relationships with internal partners in HSM, Brands, Operations, and the Sustainability & Responsible Business Team to ensure understanding of global Travel with Purpose and Source with Purpose frameworks, and work toward 2030 goals.
- Collaborate with Category Managers to assess potential responsible and inclusive suppliers.
- Attend industry events and conferences to expand HSM's network of responsible and inclusive suppliers and strengthen existing relationships.
Deliverables you'll take ownership of:
- Provide Tier 2 Spend reports to travel and meeting service clients.
- Review potential responsible and inclusive suppliers for incorporation into Request for Proposal (RFP) lists.
- Support additional projects as needed.