Purchasing Agent

Job Summary: 

Responsible for all functions related to direct and indirect spend for all business areas within corporate and HOA business units.   Work closely with business partners to procure goods and services required for organization continued success and growth.

Here’s why you will love it here:

• 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!

Essential Functions

• 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.

To fulfill this role successfully, the individual should possess the following qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience:

• 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

In addition, the following qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience are preferred:

•   Experience with Oracle Cloud (Fusion) procurement system
•   Ability to accept new task, with little supervision, and perform required research in order to provide solution to problem

HGV was awarded four out of five stars for fostering a culture of work-life balance and family-friendly benefits, and is one of Newsweek’s “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families.” Over the past 30 years, the highest honor we’ve received is the continued loyalty of our Owners, Members and Guests. We’ve also earned accolades for the remarkable work of our dedicated Team Members throughout our resorts, call centers and corporate offices.

We offer an excellent benefit package to our full-time Team Members that include Day One medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, Paid Time Off (PTO) program and extraordinary travel benefits!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.