.About UsWe're TravelPerk, a hyper-growth SaaS platform offering companies a one-stop-shop for booking, managing and reporting business travel.Our aim is to revolutionise the $1.3 trillion business travel market by combining an unrivalled choice of travel options with a powerful booking and management platform and access to 24/7 customer support we've become the leading all-in-one travel management solution.Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona, we've grown to over 1200 people in 9 offices across Europe and North America. In 2022 we became a 'unicorn' and in 2024 we raised $104 million in additional investment, with a total valuation of $1.4 billion.We've been winning awards too. Since 2023,we've been voted one of the best places to work, one of the fastest-growing apps and tech companies, and a leading pioneer of business travel.These are just some of the reasons why global brands like Wise, Red Bull, GetYourGuide, and Aesop trust us to supercharge their corporate travel.About the RoleWe're obsessed with our ability to offer a 7-star experience and an incredible choice of options. This wouldn't be possible without our relationship with our suppliers.We've invested heavily in building connectivity on our platform over the years, and we have very ambitious goals for future growth. We need to take these relationships to the next level. We want all airlines, car rental companies, rail carriers, and connectivity partners to think of us first when it comes to innovation and true partnership. This is where you'll come in.As our Director of Supplier Partnerships, you'll inspire, coach, and grow your team of 5+ in Europe and the US to be our brand ambassadors in the industry.You'll collaborate closely with our Product and Technology teams to balance revenue optimisation with offering the highest value possible for our travellers.Reporting directly to the VP of Supplier Partnerships, you'll have all the visibility and autonomy you need to drive significant change. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success creating and executing inventory strategy and be an expert in working with GDSs, NDC, travel connectivity, and partnering with suppliers across the three verticals.What you will doStrategy: Develop and execute a partnership and connectivity strategy to enable the best coverage, pricing, and inclusions for TravelPerk customers.Commercials: Build and manage partnerships with suppliers and connectivity partners to guarantee the best commercials and performance.Industry Presence: Represent TravelPerk at industry events and continue to build brand and value recognition in the industry.Data: Decision-making must be data-driven to manage strategy and connectivity.Cross-functional leadership: Collaborate with product and sales teams to quantify and prioritise opportunities to improve our inventory.Team development: Manage a high-performing team focusing on continuous feedback, mentoring, coaching, and training