Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.
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Highgate Corporate Office New York City, NY
OverviewCome join Highgate in one of our exciting 2025 Summer internship opportunities! Our interns have the opportunity to work in multiple departments such as HR, Operations, Revenue, Marketing, and F&B. You will learn about the hospitality industry while working in a fun and fast - paced environment. Submit your resume today for consideration! Specific hotel placement or corporate opportunities will be discussed upon submission of an internship offer.
Responsibilities The Procurement & Supply Chain intern will support the Supply chain department with a variety of tasks to meet the goals HighgateMonitors and manages supplier service performance and ensures sourcing decisions are consistent with company objectives.Responsible for commercial terms of contract lifecycle process.Partners with the Legal team for contract review and execution.Performs additional ad hoc projects and supports other categories as required.Maintain a strong working relationship with Accounting, Operations, and Operations Procurement to ensure seamless integration between departments.Identifies and develops new/current suppliers who have the capacity and capability to meet the cost quality and service needs of the business.Collaborates with the business on the development and reporting of KPIs. Administer supplier assessments and other analytics to manage supplier performance. Communicates with the supply chain on all pertinent issues and expedites as required.The intern requires a range of practical and people skills, as well as knowledge of organizational policies and proceduresMust be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information. Qualifications Pursuing a college degree/graduate degree in Finance or Accounting, Procurement Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or comparable professional experience requiredAbility to effectively communicate and work in a team environmentProactive in accomplishing tasksWe are looking for individuals who possess a high level of attention to detail and a strong work ethic. This role has direct involvement with field marketing and corporate marketing, outstanding communication skills are required. Applicants must also have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, have the confidence to provide feedback to management and have strong follow throughPassionate about Procurement fundamentalsSalary - $20/hr
Highgate Hotels, L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains the policy of recruiting and retaining the best-qualified personnel who demonstrate the ability to perform competently and work well with others. It is the policy of Highgate Hotels to provide equal employment opportunity regardless of race (including traits historically or culturally associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress and religious grooming), color, age (40 and over), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), medical condition (as defined under state law), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under section 12801.9 of the California Vehicle Code), ancestry, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression), sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, parental status, domestic partner status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including perceived pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or pregnancy-related conditions), military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy of nondiscrimination is applied to all aspects of the employment relationship. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws in ensuring equal opportunity and employment for qualified persons with disabilities. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.The following link provides more information regarding the Federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment: EEO is the Law – Notice of Applicant Rights Under the Law.