Xb-325 | Sourcing Manager

Chartered Institute Of Procurement And Supply (Cips)
Date: 14 Sep
Location: Madrid
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Role: Sourcing Planner (Temporary Role - 9 Months Contract)
Key Responsibilities:
Review meeting request and conduct meeting qualification call with client.
Identify appropriate venues according to client/event needs.
Understand and utilize preferred suppliers' program.
Advise and guide the client about suitable options.
Inform about rejected venues (quality, availability, etc.).
Maintain contact with suppliers and manage option dates.
Budget management of project.
Secure meeting owner approval on budget and terms & conditions of suppliers.
Negotiate supplier rates and conditions.
Ensure per project profitability through commission and fees.
Coordinate Inspection trip if needed and assistance if required.
What We'll Need from You:
Experience in hotel buying required (3 - 4 years).
Proven strong negotiation and communication skills.
Fluency in English and Spanish.
Knowledge of domestic hotels and destinations required; international knowledge is a benefit.
Online sourcing tool experience (e.g., Cvent and Meeting Central) would be beneficial.
Operations experience in hospitality industry or equivalent is a benefit.
Prior successful experience in developing and maintaining key client and supplier relationships.
Prior experience in effectively handling multiple projects/demands.
Strong knowledge of program/event management and budget maintenance.
Location: Spain
The #TeamGBT Experience:
Flexible benefits tailored to each country, starting the day you do, including health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and more.
Travel perks: choice of deals each week from major travel providers on flights, hotels, cruises, and car rentals.
Develop skills with global tuition assistance, access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.
Championing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in every aspect of our business.
Wellbeing resources to support mental and emotional health for you and your immediate family.

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