Director, Supplier Diversity

Description

***This role is based at our corporate office in McLean, VA***

Reporting to the VP of Brand Engagement Sustainability & Insights, you will lead the growth of an industry-leading Supplier Diversity program that advances small and diverse businesses that enhance our global supplier network of more than 17,000 properties worldwide. You will maintain a comprehensive supplier diversity strategy that meets Hilton goals and integrates with our diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy.

While partnering with internal stakeholders and a range of external organizations, you will demonstrate project management and organizational capabilities, including the ability to work on projects of high complexity. Additionally, managing the refinement of the Supplier Diversity data, reporting, and technology ecosystem is critical.

HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU

Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to programs and benefits such as:

• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel with room rates as low as $40/night
• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
• Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Learn more about the rest of our benefits

At Hilton, we believe every Team Member is a leader. We are committed to offering leadership development opportunities and programs through every step of a Team Member’s career journey and at every level, both in our hotels and across corporate. 

**Available benefits may vary depending upon terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of the plans.

Requirements

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Your role is important and below are some of the fundamental job duties that make your work unique.

What your day-to-day will be like:

• Work across Hilton and Hilton Supply Management, and externally with suppliers and supplier diversity organizations to achieve program goals
• Develop and implement project plans and marketing and communications plans to support priorities
• Analyze supplier diversity spend and supplier data, prepare and vet reporting, and maintain technology tools and dashboards

How you will collaborate with others:

• Build relationships with external supplier diversity organizations to maintain Hilton's industry relations strategies, alliances, and programs
• Mentor and develop small and diverse suppliers as they prepare to do business with Hilton
• Work with Hilton Supply Management Category Managers to include W/MBE suppliers in sourcing events

What you will take ownership of: 

• Produce the Hilton Supply Management presence at external tradeshows and conferences and develop internal annual events
• Represent Hilton through speaking engagements at industry events
• Verify and maintain the W/MBE supplier’s diversity status certification, and assist the supplier in acquiring such certification
• Ensure the inclusion of W/MBE suppliers and manufacturers in the RFQs and RFP process

WHY YOU'LL BE A GREAT FIT

You have these minimum qualifications:

• Five (5) years of work experience in procurement, management, and/or supplier diversity experience
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Travel up to 40% of the time

It would be useful if you have:

• BA/BS Bachelor's Degree and/or Master’s Degree
• Seven (7) years of relevant professional experience
• Experience using SupplierGateway or a similar supplier management platform

WHAT IT IS LIKE WORKING FOR HILTON

Hilton, the #1 World's Best Workplace, is a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more-than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton!

It is the policy of Hilton to employ qualified persons without regard to color, race, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medication conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, status as a protected veteran, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, or any other protected group status as defined by and subject to applicable federal, state and local laws. 

We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position and provide other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law.  Please contact us if you require an accommodation during the application process.