Strategic Contracts & Supplier Relations Lead

EET; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A travel service provider based in Abu Dhabi is seeking a contract manager to negotiate agreements and manage supplier relationships effectively. The ideal candidate must be fluent in Arabic and English and possess strong analytical and negotiation skills. You will be responsible for contract renewals, allotment monitoring, and fostering supplier engagement through our system. This role demands high organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Arabic and English required.
• Ability to negotiate and deal with conflicts.
• Should be able to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate new contracts and renewals for assigned accounts.
• Manage supplier accounts and negotiate preferred agreements.
• Run allotment utilization reports and monitor availability.
• Introduce EET Global to new suppliers.
• Promote the use of EET Global extranet system among suppliers.
• Ensure dynamic connectivity for year-round rate updates.

Skills

Knowledge of wholesalers and B2B hotel's contracts terms & conditions

Experience in online travel/ecommerce

Strong analytics and strategic thinking

Pricing experience

Team player

Motivated change agent and problem solver

Ability to prioritize and plan workload

Flexibility in response to changes

Presentation and report generation skills

Negotiation skills

Charisma and personal presence

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

A travel service provider based in Abu Dhabi is seeking a contract manager to negotiate agreements and manage supplier relationships effectively. The ideal candidate must be fluent in Arabic and English and possess strong analytical and negotiation skills. You will be responsible for contract renewals, allotment monitoring, and fostering supplier engagement through our system. This role demands high organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure.