Buyer / Contracting Manager
AMERICAN TOUR OPERATOR is looking for a Buyer / Contracting Manager in the tourism field, based in Spain and working remotely.
We’re seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented individual to enhance our purchasing team as a Buyer / Contracting Manager. 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.
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.
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 at discounted price.
* Referral bonus.
* 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).
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