Hilton Supply management

Hilton Supply Management is a buying alliance based in the US which sources products including food and beverages for over 8000 hotels and businesses in the hospitality sector.

Part of Hilton Worldwide Holdings, the company supplies many of the company’s hotels but also works with clients such as Lodging Hospitality Management and Vincent Hotel Group. 

In addition to sourcing food and beverages, Hilton Supply Management supplies its clients with kitchen and banquet equipment, furniture, fixtures for hotel guest rooms, lobbies, etc. the company also has an Energy Procurement service that helps clients find suppliers of renewable energy and utility programs. 

Hilton Supply Management has the advantage of offering products at competitive prices as the group can order in bulk. Furthermore, the company has also created its own e-procurement ordering platform which facilitates the ordering process. 

Hilton Supply Management's turnover is € 159.1 million.

The business was also a finalist in the Future of Sourcing Awards in 2019 as it has been an innovator in providing sourcing solutions. 

In the Food and Beverage sector, Hilton Supply Management offers products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery
• Savory Grocery
• Drinks
• Dairy
• Frozen Food

Hilton Supply Management counts leading businesses like The Coca-Cola Company among its suppliers. However, the company also works with various suppliers, targeting national and regional manufacturers so that its clients can obtain fresh products within their own region. 

Furthermore, Hilton Supply Management works with  over 1000 smaller suppliers. Under the HSM Supplier Diversity Program, the group also works with suppliers who belong to minority groups such as Women, Asian American, African American, Hispanic American, or Native American. Veteran and LGBT suppliers. To be considered for this  program, at least 51% of the business must be owned and controlled by a member from one of these minority groups. 

Hilton Supply Management has also specified that in that case,  it prefers to work with suppliers who are recognised by official bodies such as the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) or the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

Hilton Supply Management has a specific buying team assigned to the food and drinks categories. 

Hilton Supply Management handles the logistics as well. 

For 2020, Hilton Supply Management is looking for products in the following categories:

• Frozen Food: Ice-cream, desserts, seafood, drinks, cooking aid, meat, fruits, vegetables, ready-meals, snacking, etc.
• Dairy: yoghurts, desserts, cheese, etc.
• Drinks: alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Bazar: products such as bathroom accessories
• Personal Care: hair care, supplements, make up, skincare, oral care, fragrances, etc. 

Hilton Supply Management is also interested in meat- free products. 

The company is seeking for brands but also wishes to work with suppliers who produce products under their clients’ private labels.