Contracting Specialist, OceaniaApply locations Brisbane, Australia Bangkok, Thailand time type Full time posted on Posted 20 Days Ago job requisition id JR1370
About Us G Adventures is the world's largest small-group adventure travel company and we've been making epic travel memories happen on all seven continents for over 30 years.
Our mission is simple: to change lives through travel.
And not just our travelers' either.
Since day one, our tours have been built to establish meaningful relationships with local communities, directly benefiting the people and places we visit at every step of our tours.
With the demand for travel coming back strong, we are set up and excited for this next chapter in our company's story — and we'd love for you to be a part of it.
Our DNA revolves around building, nurturing, and developing a diverse culture of people and a true sense of belonging, where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic self to work each and every day.
You'll have the opportunity to grow your career, and yourself, alongside a passionate, talented, and welcoming community that works hard to spread goodness around the world.
If all that sounds like your kind of thing, well, we can't wait for you to join us.
About the Role Reporting to the Director of Buying, Asia Pacific, the Contracting Specialist is responsible for executing their region's buying strategy, keeping a focus on costs and service quality for all brands under the G Travel Community ("GTC").
This includes conducting and supporting the research and execution of the strategy set by the region's Director.
This role works closely with local Operation Managers and Tour Staff Managers to generate the most optimal content flow, budgets, vendor selection and product content recommendations.
As a member of the region's destination team; must be able to effectively partner and maintain consistent communication with all stakeholders, internally and externally, to ensure the objectives of their region are achieved.
We are open to applications from candidates based in Bangkok or directly in the Oceania region.
What you'll be doing Execution of the region buying strategy that meets the organization's cost objectives and service standardsBuilding relationships with existing vendors and sourcing new vendors as required; and using relationships to encourage new ideas and innovative solutions to challengesNegotiating vendor contracts while maximizing cost value and ensuring G Adventures is preferredWorking with stakeholders to optimize our purchasing and utilization in the region.Communicating results (costs and cost estimates) to meet deadlinesUpdating budgets accurately and in a timely manner.Building vendors and vendor contracts in our system following business rulesDevelop and build awareness of competitive marketplace via local market intelligenceProviding the product team with accurate and detailed tour details as neededEncouraging and promoting our social enterprise purpose through vendor engagementMonitoring customer feedback and vendor SOP's to ensure contracted services are meeting expectations and safety standardsConducting the Audits for their regionOther duties and responsibilities as assignedRequired Skills & Experience: 3+ years or more of relevant travel, product and operation experience in their regionProven experience negotiating rates and services and managing vendor communication.Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant disciplineSolid knowledge of western tourism marketsExperience with buying, Tour Leading and operations cycle and processesExperience collaboratively with cross-functional groupsAdvanced communication skills, both oral and written in English and a local languageProven experience in administrative and management skillsAbility to travel as role necessitates up to 25% - 30% of the timeWhat do we offer you? Competitive salary commensurate with the roleCompetitive benefits packageBirthday day offVacation time for you to rechargeEnhanced Parental LeaveLearning and growth opportunitiesEmployee Resource Groups*Applicable based on location*
G Adventures is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
We consider all qualified applicants.
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