SENIOR SOURCING MANAGER

About the companyFounded in 2017, Nuitée makes it easy for businesses to build travel applications securely and quickly, accelerating your revenue growth. We're committed to enhancing the travel planning process and ensuring our technology meets the dynamic needs of our users.Nuitee is headquartered in Ireland with a tech and operations hub in Casablanca, Morocco and Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Commercial staff are based around the world in the USA, Mexico, Spain, Germany and Argentina.About the Role:The Senior Hotel Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing hotel sourcing strategies that align with the organization’s goals. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that procurement activities meet the company's cost, quality, and delivery requirements. The Senior Sourcing Manager will collaborate closely with various departments, including operations, finance, and logistics, to optimize the supply chain and support overall business objectives.Key Responsibilities:Research,identify and select key hotels and key hotel groups that match the company’s quality, location, and pricing criteria.Analyze market trends, hotel performance, and customer preferences to adjust sourcing and contracting strategies.Staying informed about competitors, industry changes, and pricing fluctuations to ensure the company remains competitive.Expanding the portfolio in key destinations to offer a variety of options to clients.Negotiate new hotel contracts and contract renewals for the assigned territories and ensure to have the greatest availability with the shortest release period.Manage supplier accounts, by negotiating the best rates and inventory, and through strong negotiation of preferred agreements.Support supplier with any issues related to payment, rates, etc.Set targets with suppliers based on account management.Convert 3rd parties into direct business, to gain more market share on the specific territories.Introduce Company Group to new suppliers.Understanding Channel Manager connectivity and functionalities would be a plus.Prepare reports extracted from internal tools to identify possible weak spots in the contracted conditions in order to be improved.Support the sales team for any request related to special rates, FAM trip, or other reasonable request, for the smooth operation of the business overall.Supervise the loading process of the negotiated conditions with the hotels.Build good professional relationships with suppliers, through attendance at events, to gain a better understanding of market trends and product needs for suppliers.Support the projects assigned by market/region/company with diversified commercial mentality.Our Ideal Candidate:Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CPSM, CSCP) is preferred.7+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role in Hotel Contracting or Sourcing in online distribution companies (B2B desirable).Proven experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management.Skills:Strong negotiation and contract management skills.Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.Leadership and team management experience.Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.Strong communication and presentation skills.Proficiency in sourcing and procurement software tools.Why Nuitee? At Nuitee, you’ll be part of an innovative team that thrives on pushing boundaries and defining the future of travel technology. We offer the flexibility of remote work and the opportunity to make significant impacts on a global scale, enhancing the travel experiences for millions of users. Join us and help drive the continuous evolution of our cutting-edge platform.Be part of a company on the way to becoming the world's leading technology platform for travel.We're seeking individuals who are eager to embark on this exhilarating journey. Grab the chance to join us and send your application today!