Analyst, Supplier Enablement & Insights

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Hilton through Talent Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by Talent Solutions and will not be an employee of Hilton. Contract workers are not employees of Hilton or any of its subsidiaries, nor will they be eligible for Hilton benefits.

***US based hybrid role in McLean, VA requiring 3 days/week onsite***

Job Summary:
Exciting opportunity to join Hilton Supply Management's Strategy Planning & Insights team, where you will play a critical role in supporting operational supplier spend reporting processes. Working directly with the Director of Business Performance, you will serve as a key liaison between HSM and contracted suppliers, ensuring data accuracy and timely reporting across a vast network of over 17,000 hotels. This position offers the chance to work with industry-leading suppliers while contributing to significant cost savings and operational efficiencies. You will be instrumental in maintaining the integrity of supplier reporting systems, troubleshooting data quality issues, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys solving complex problems while working with diverse teams.

Responsibilities:
- Actively manage and troubleshoot incoming spend reports from contracted suppliers, ensuring external users are reporting in an accurate and timely manner
- Maintain and enhance reporting dashboards and underlying data to efficiently monitor supplier reporting status
- Review data quality of incoming spend to ensure key fields have been reported correctly and are adjusted by the external supplier user where needed
- Support onboarding of newly contracted suppliers to the reporting process, ensuring the correct suppliers are identified and that external users understand Hilton Supply Management's (HSM) guidelines and expectations
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, primarily supplier contract owners, to capture support on problematic suppliers that require escalation

Skills:
- Self-starter with strong organizational abilities and willingness to take ownership of responsibilities while possessing positive energy and drive
- Problem solving skills to find creative solutions for complex challenges while maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity
- Teamwork and active listening skills
- Flexibility and resilience to adapt to changing organizational requirements
- Good judgment and decision-making skills to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and to provide recommendations for optimal solutions
- Deep understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel

Experience:
- 3 years of Strategic Sourcing, Procurement and/or Business Intelligence experience
- Procurement or Supply Management experience preferred
- 2 years of experience in business intelligence and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI and SQL preferred

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact within one of the hospitality industry's most influential supply management organizations. You will gain exposure to large-scale procurement operations, work with cutting-edge reporting technologies, and develop valuable skills in supplier relationship management and data analytics. The hybrid work arrangement offers an excellent work-life balance while allowing for meaningful in-person collaboration with your team in the vibrant Washington DC area.