Food and Beverage Buyer (Full-Time) - Hilton Columbus Downtown

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with YouPicture 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 Food & Beverage Buyer, you’re not just purchasing goods for the hotel – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.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. How We'll Help You ThriveAt 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 programOwn 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 futurePaid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parentsPersonalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved onesCrisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional careMental 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 mostHealth & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family coveredFinancial 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.What It Takes to Make the StayAt 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.Here's what you'll do during a typical day:Serve as the point person in the relationship between suppliers and hotel departments.Ensure all orders are placed via a purchase order, properly documented and coded. Order guides should be maintained at all times to ensure efficiency and accuracy.Monitor par levels for all products, adjust by period, and use as a baseline procurement guidance. Deadstock items should be tracked and actioned with department managers to maximize financial flow.Actively walk on-hand inventory prior to placing new orders to avoid over ordering and deadstock.Engage with the chefs and F&B managers daily to understand needs.Attend BEO meetings to understand forecasted needs for special group and then coordinate with suppliers to ensure product availability in time for events.Investigate opportunities for collaboration within the departments to maximize efficiency of products and reduce risk in inventory.Identify and organize all regular stock items and special order items with their required lead time to deliver.Create vendor hot sheet with every vendor’s information (primary delivery day, contacts, minimums, lead times, etc) for all Chefs/Managers to have access to information in one place.Monitor and manage inventory levels of respective categories. Use the Inventory Drill Down tool every day to view your inventory & age of your inventory.Communicate product cost increases and/or availability concerns in advance of needs.Address any quality concerns at point of delivery with provider in order to replace and mitigate any disruption to the operations.Forecast, forecast, forecast. Reactionary purchasing should be in emergencies only.Full timePosting Date: 2026-08-19