AMERICAN TOUR OPERATOR IS LOOKING FOR
Buyer / Contracting Manager in Tourism field
Based in Italy, home-worker
Join
Overseas Adventure Travel
in our quest for excellence!
We're seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented individual to enhance our purchasing team as a
Buyer / Contracting Manager.
If you're analytical, proactive, and possess strong
negotiation skills
, this role is for you.
Your primary focus will be on supplier selection (Hotels & Transportation Companies), cost analysis, negotiation, and ensuring supplier performance meets our corporate goals.
Building and nurturing long-term relationships with vendors across the European and MENA travel industry will be key to your success.
Key Responsibilities:
Negotiation & Contracting: Secure competitive rates and favorable terms with hotels, transportation providers, and other tourism service suppliers.
Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-term partnerships with key suppliers to ensure reliability and quality of service.
Market Analysis: Monitor market trends, competitor pricing, and demand fluctuations to optimize contracting strategies.
Contract Compliance: Ensure all agreements comply with company standards, legal requirements, and industry regulations.
Supplier Performance Management: Evaluate and track supplier performance, resolving any issues that impact service quality or business objectives.
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a contracting strategy aligned with business goals and market opportunities.
Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with sales, operations, and product teams to align supplier agreements with business needs.
Cost Optimization: Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality and customer experience.
Benefits:
Competitive salary package
Merit Increase based on personal performance
Incentive Bonus based on targeted results
Personal and Professional Growth – Available on request
Milestone Bonus + Travel certificate for every 5th anniversary of employment at GCC
Associate Deals – WORLDWIDE GC Tour packages available to associates @ discounted price.
Referral Premio
Vacation days per year + 3 personal days from the company
Reimbursement of public transport with yearly max cap
Full training program onsite
Unique Corporate Culture (Team building, Community Work, Corporate Events)
Working as part of an international team (colleagues in worldwide offices).
Required Qualifications:
2-5 years of experience in contract negotiations, preferably within the travel industry.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Native or bilingual in English and French.
Proficiency in analyzing, benchmarking, and negotiating pricing.
Comfortable using PC software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time, primarily within Europe.
Please forward your C.V. in English to: Francesco Liga
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