Purchasing Manager - Conrad Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, CA, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Events • Food • Travel • Hospitality • Hotels & Resorts
Come for the job, stay for your career.
The Role
Manage hotel purchasing by communicating with outlet managers, negotiating pricing, ordering goods, coordinating timely deliveries, supervising storeroom staff, and verifying shipments, product quality, grades, and order accuracy. The role also maintains purchasing records, tracks deliveries and invoices, uses electronic ordering systems, and ensures inventory meets hotel standards.
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Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Purchasing Manager, you’re not just overseeing the purchasing process – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

  • Communicate with Outlet Managers relative to purchases consistent with hotel needs and 
    specifications. 
  • Negotiate pricing and purchase goods and ensure delivery in a timely manner. 
  • Interview, select, train and supervise staff, including cost control and discipline, to ensure 
    the smooth operation of the general storeroom.   
  • Review shipments to ensure products received are consistent orders. Responsible for 
    monitoring grades and quality of products to ensure that they meet the hotel’s standards. 
Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY 

  • Must have full knowledge of purchasing procedures and printing products. 
  • Basic mathematical and computer skills to order items and track deliveries. 
  • Ability to read, write and speak the English language fluently in order to complete forms, 
    inventories, read billings, invoices and communicate with co-workers and purveyors. 
  • Ability to apply basic supervisory skills to plan, organize and direct team members as 
    necessary. 
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. 
  • Ability to use electronic ordering systems. 
  • Ability to operate office machines including calculator/10-key, copier, fax, telephone. 


    What are we looking for?

    Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

  • Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
  • Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
  • Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
  • Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
  • Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
  • Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

    In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

  • Quality
  • Productivity
  • Dependability
  • Customer Focus
  • Adaptability

    What will it be like to work for Hilton?

    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!

    We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

About Us
Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture
At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.
Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.
Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work. 
About the Team

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*: 

  • Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
  • Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
  • Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
  • Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
  • Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
  • Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
  • Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
  • Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Skills Required

  • Full knowledge of purchasing procedures and printing products
  • Basic mathematical and computer skills for ordering items and tracking deliveries
  • Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills
  • Ability to complete forms, inventories, billing, and invoices
  • Ability to communicate with coworkers and suppliers
  • Basic supervisory skills to plan, organize, and direct team members
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to use electronic ordering systems
  • Ability to operate office machines, including calculator, copier, fax, and telephone

Hilton Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — The Go Hilton travel program offers up to 110 discounted nights per year, with employee room rates as low as $40 and additional friends-and-family and on‑property dining discounts. Select programs like Thrive Sabbatical and Thrive Reset provide paid time off with stipends for personal goals or recharge.
  • Retirement Support — The U.S. 401(k) match is 100% on the first 3% of pay plus 50% on the next 2%, enabling up to a 4% employer match when contributing 5%. This delivers a clear, formula-based boost to long‑term savings.
  • Parental & Family Support — New parents receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave, with birthing parents receiving an additional eight weeks for a total of 12 weeks. Adoption assistance and caregiving support resources are also available.

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The Company
HQ: McLean, VA
500,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1919

What We Do

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 28 world-class brands comprising more than 9,400 properties and nearly 1.4 million rooms, in 144 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 4 billion guests in its more than 100-year history. Named as the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune, Hilton aims to create the best culture for its 500,000 team members around the world. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 260 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone.

Why Work With Us

Hilton is proud to be recognized as the World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune. At Hilton, every job makes the stay. Team Members can make an impact, be themselves, build new skills, grow their careers, explore opportunities around the world, and enjoy people-first benefits like Go Hilton travel discounts.

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