Purchasing Agent
Hilton Grand Vacations
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Orlando • Florida • United States
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About the role
- Facilitates the purchase of materials, equipment and services through requirements gathered from requesting business partners.
- Sourcing new, qualified suppliers that may be added to existing supplier categories to enhance supplier base, providing more choices for business partners to choose
- Leading business partners to use our existing suppliers for many categories so we can enhance our purchasing power
- Analyzing market trends for purchase categories
- Manage end to end electronic and / or manual Request for Proposal process starting with original request through to the final contract negotiation, providing bid results analysis
- Obtain quotations and process information for smaller, non strategic transactions
- Assist team members with any issues they have using Oracle procurement platform, including requisition creation, receiving, change orders
- Assist team members with training of Oracle system
- Research issues within Oracle procurement platform to include pricing, shipment delays, substitutions, receiving and invoicing issues
- Research supplier accounts that are past due and collaborate with internal team members and suppliers to resolve account/invoicing issues
- Perform supplier performance reviews, if necessary, and spend analysis
- Ensure that internal and supplier catalogs are maintained and updated when necessary
- Embodies the Hilton Grand Vacations Values of Hospitality, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, Ownership, Now,
- Completes all required Company training/compliance courses as assigned.
- Adheres to Company standards and maintains compliance with all policies and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- 5-7 years experience with direct and indirect spend
- Team player with good interpersonal skills and ability to work seamlessly across many different business functions
- Experience with RFP’s, RFI’s and bid result analysis are required
- Ability to Manage multiple projects and tasks at same time and be able to switch back and forth seamlessly is required
- High proficiency in MS Excel, Word, outlook
- Self starter with exceptional organizational, analytical and oral/written communication skill are a must
- Experience with Oracle Cloud (Fusion) procurement system is preferred
- Ability to accept new task, with little supervision, and perform required research in order to provide solution to problem
Benefits
- Recognition Programs and Rewards
- Excellent health care options, including medical, dental, and vision
- A people-first culture
- Go Hilton: Travel Discounts Program Hilton hotel rates worldwide.
- Perks at work: Employee Pricing platform
- Employee Assistance Program that supports your physical and mental well-being.
- Paid Vacation Time and Paid Sick Days
- 401(k) program with company match
- Tuition reimbursement programs
- Numerous learning and advancement opportunities
- And more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
direct spendindirect spendRFPRFIbid result analysisMS ExcelMS WordOracle Cloudprocurementsupplier performance reviews
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsorganizational skillsanalytical skillsoral communicationwritten communicationteam playerself-starterability to manage multiple projectscollaborationproblem-solving