Overview
Join to apply for the 2026 Procurement and Supply Management Placement role at Hilton. We are excited to offer two students a 12-month placement with the UK&I Hilton Supply Management (HSM) team. You will gain insight into Hilton Supply Management and report to the Director of Procurement, assisting the Customer Engagement & UK&I Sourcing team with account management, data management, procurement support and administrative tasks.
You will be part of Team Hilton from day one, with opportunities to network with senior executives, participate in regional conferences and, for some, international travel. This placement is based at the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters in Watford, with a cohort of about 50 interns and regular development sessions.
Responsibilities
* Customer Engagement Support: assist in creating monthly and quarterly business reviews for HSM key customers; assist with onboarding new HSM customers; research enquiries on product availability, pricing, specifications, product usage and recommendations as requested.
* UK&I Procurement Support: work with multiple data streams to evaluate supplier information and performance; support management of e-Procurement systems; assist with onboarding new suppliers, including eProcurement systems & supplier orientation; support maintenance of property and supplier lists; support tender activities, including building tender activities, maintaining the tender process and analysis of results; support tracking and reporting on Responsible Sourcing initiatives.
* Administrative & Support Activities: build constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders; collaborate and provide project and general admin support to the HSM team; produce ad-hoc presentations; attend departmental meetings pertinent to work assignments; assist with scheduling of meetings, including preparation of support materials.
What we are looking for
* A strong alignment to our culture and values.
* A current Bachelor’s or Master’s student studying towards a degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or similar with a required 12-month year in industry placement as part of the degree.
* Availability to start 13 July 2026, full-time, for a 12-month placement.
* Eligibility to work in the UK. Non-UK nationals may need to be studying at a UK university to be eligible for a placement here, depending on settled or pre-settled status.
* Fluency in English (speaking, reading and writing) and excellent written and verbal communication.
* Excellent time management, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
* Proficiency in Excel with the ability to learn new programmes such as eProcurement and CRM tools; highly numerate with attention to detail and accuracy.
* Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and absolute discretion regarding sensitive information.
What is it like working for Hilton?
Hilton is a leading hospitality company with multiple brands and locations. We value diversity and inclusion and offer a culture of belonging. Our Team Member Resource Groups focus on Abilities, Generations, Pride, Women’s and Ethnic representation. Hilton is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation during the application and interview process if requested.
Selection process
Please apply now. Applications close on Sunday 2 November 2025. If successful, you may be invited to complete a one-way video interview and online assessment. Our EMEA Graduate Recruitment Team will be in touch with next steps.
Good luck—we look forward to meeting you!
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