This role is pivotal in ensuring cost-effective, high-quality accommodation and travel services for international group clients. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, negotiate hotel contracts, and support the smooth delivery of complex group itineraries.
Key Responsibilities- Lead hotel contracting and purchasing activities for our B2B travel partners
- Negotiate rates, allocations, and terms with hotel suppliers across Middleast & South East Asia (predominantly Arabic-speaking territories)
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior-level service providers
- Monitor availability, pricing, and supplier performance
- Analyse market trends to inform purchasing strategies
- Ensure purchasing activity aligns with budgets and company policies
- Maintain accurate procurement records and contracts
- Collaborate closely with operations, sales, and finance teams
- Support wider purchasing and operational needs as required
Skills & Experience Required- Minimum 4 years experience in travel, tourism, or hospitality
- Proven negotiation experience within the hotel industry
- Existing contacts within the hotel and tourism sector
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Tenacious, results-driven approach with sound commercial judgement
- High level of attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Fluent in English (additional languages an advantage)
- Confident IT skills, including Excel and Microsoft Office
Personal Attributes- Flexible team player willing to support other departments
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Professional, proactive, and commercially minded
What's Offered- Opportunity to join a respected and growing B2B specialist
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Key role with autonomy and influence over purchasing strategy
- Long-term career progression as the business evolves
