Global Contracting Manager
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JobgetherTravel and Tourism
Full-time, remote position for candidates residing in Europe.Full-TimeMiddle
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Job Details
- Experience
- 2–5 years of experience
- Required Skills
- Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingStakeholder management
Requirements
- 2–5 years of experience in contract negotiation, preferably within travel, tourism, hospitality, procurement, or a related industry.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills, with the ability to develop mutually beneficial commercial partnerships.
- Demonstrated ability to create and execute strategic contracting plans aligned with business objectives.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a practical approach to resolving supplier and operational challenges.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging both external partners and internal teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, negotiations, and supplier relationships in a dynamic international environment.
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of international destinations, travel products, and supplier ecosystems is highly valued.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to balance financial objectives with quality and customer experience requirements.
- Curiosity and a continuous-learning mindset, including an interest in using AI and emerging technologies to improve ways of working.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while maintaining strong communication and collaboration with global colleagues.
Responsibilities
- Lead contract negotiations across all tour components, including hotels, transportation providers, restaurants, attractions, guides, and other suppliers.
- Develop and execute strategic vendor negotiation approaches designed to achieve commercial, operational, and quality objectives.
- Secure agreements that comply with organizational terms, conditions, quality standards, and product expectations.
- Build, maintain, and strengthen long-term relationships with contracted vendors and destination partners.
- Address supplier-related challenges, including additional dates, custom requests, inventory requirements, and operational needs.
- Secure the inventory necessary to support tour delivery, operational planning, and business growth.
- Deliver contracting objectives that support financial plans, profitability, and competitive market positioning.
- Collaborate with Product Management to review quality and excellence results and identify opportunities for improvement.
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