Application Close Date: 11th December 2024
At Intrepid Travel, we exist to inspire, create, share, and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. More than 34 years later, we're proud to be a certified B Corp with hundreds of trips in over 100 countries.
The world needs more Intrepid people: Are you ready to shape the future of adventure travel while championing responsible and sustainable tourism? Intrepid Travel is seeking a passionate and driven Contracting Manager to lead and evolve our West Europe Contracting Department.
In this role, you will have primary accountability for developing an outstanding service range at the best possible rates while driving effective contracting systems and improving trip profitability. Your expertise will help forge and nurture strong supplier partnerships, continuously elevating service quality for Intrepid's customers.
Working closely with the Destination Product Manager for West Europe, you'll support the development of innovative new itineraries tailored to client needs. This cross-functional role will also see you collaborating with our Operations, Sales, Reservations, and Finance teams to ensure we're delivering exceptional travel experiences every time.
Intrepid is not just about travel - it's about changing how we see the world. Be part of a global company committed to purpose-driven travel that benefits both our people and the places we explore. This is a full-time, permanent position operating in a hybrid capacity out of our Valencia office 2-3 days per week.
Some of the experience you'll bring with you may include:
Proven expertise in sourcing and managing supplier contracts effectively, preferably as a Contracting/Purchasing Manager. Strong negotiation skills to secure the best deals and build lasting partnerships. Leadership experience with a track record of managing staff and leading high-performing teams. Native Spanish speaker with excellent communication skills in English. Additional European languages being highly advantageous. Deep understanding of the local travel industry across Europe, with flexibility and willingness to travel frequently within the region. Analytical acumen with preferred experience in business development and/or financial analysis to drive commercial growth. Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit: Intrepid is made up of 58 nationalities across 46 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.
Rewarding and developing our people is important to us; some of our work perks include flexible work options, such as work-from-home options and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year.
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