Sr. Sourcing Specialist - Sao Paulo, Brazil

Accommodations Plus International; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accommodations Plus International is seeking a Sourcing Manager to oversee hotel and ground transportation procurement for our existing client relationships, reporting directly to the Vice President of Account Management.

In this role you will analyze markets, identify trends, negotiate contracts, track financials in Excel, monitor supplier performance, and develop procurement policies to drive efficiency and cost savings across multiple destinations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least 1 year travel industry experience, working closely with airlines and/or hotels is a must.
• Strong computer skills, with an emphasis on Microsoft Office products especially Excel.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• English, Portuguese and Spanish fluency (oral and written).
• Flexible to work afterhours based on business demand.
• Attention to detail and the ability to produce high quality work is a must.
• Ability to understand and work with diverse culture here and abroad.
• Organized self-starter who can effectively manage workload in a fast paced atmosphere and be able to accomplish goals.
• Able to multi task and work well under strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues or disputes.
• Analyze market trends, demand forecasts, and inventory levels.
• Recommend strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop procurement policies and schedules; train and supervise the team.
• Build supplier relationships and inspect supplied materials and services.
• Negotiate supply and transportation pricing.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for key markets, defining negotiation and supplier strategies.
• Serve as the team's sourcing subject matter expert, supporting complex negotiations and best practices.
• Provide strategic analyses and recommendations to leadership, leveraging market insights and performance data.

Skills

Excel

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multilingual (English, Portuguese, and

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

Accommodations Plus International (API) is a technology and services company focused on driving innovation across the travel and transportation industry. We partner with organizations in the airline, cruise, and rail sectors to deliver solutions that improve layover operations, enhance customer experience, and support long-term growth.

Our mission is to make layovers simpler and more efficient for crew members-and we bring that to life through deep industry expertise and a practical, results-driven approach.

Today, API's platform powers over 18 million crew room nights each year for 100+ airlines and travel operators worldwide. Our Global Reach ensures that airline crews are rested, transported, and connected so global aviation runs on time.

At API, we're building a culture rooted in succeeding and thriving together. It's a place where people are encouraged to take ownership, develop their skills, and contribute to work that matters.

If you're looking to grow your career in a company that values steady progress, real impact, and long‑term development, we'd like to meet you!

Summary/Objective

The Sourcing Manager will work directly under the supervision of Vice President of Account Management. The Sourcing Manager will actively manage the hotel and ground transportation procurement process for our existing client relationships. In this role, responsibilities include creating hotel market analyses, identifying industry trends, sourcing multiple destinations, negotiating with hotels and ground transportation providers and tracking financials on excel.

Essential Functions

• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues or disputes.
• Analyze market trends, demand forecasts, and inventory levels.
• Recommend strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop procurement policies and schedules; train and supervise the team.
• Build supplier relationships and inspect supplied materials and services.
• Negotiate supply and transportation pricing.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for key markets, defining negotiation and supplier strategies.
• Serve as the team's sourcing subject matter expert, supporting complex negotiations and best practices.
• Provide strategic analyses and recommendations to leadership, leveraging market insights and performance data.

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• At least 1 year travel industry experience, working closely with airlines and/or hotels is a must
• Strong computer skills, with an emphasis on Microsoft Office products especially Excel
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• English, Portuguese and Spanish fluency (oral and written)
• Flexible to work afterhours based on business demand
• Attention to detail and the ability to produce high quality work is a must.
• Ability to understand and work with diverse culture here and abroad.
• Organized self-starter who can effectively manage workload in a fast paced atmosphere and be able to accomplish goals.
• Able to multi task and work well under strict deadlines.

Other Duties

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time according to business needs.

The performance of additional responsibilities if you are designated as a Data Protection Champion (DPC), Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) or Information Assurance Accounting Officer (IAAO).

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

AAP/EEO Statement

Accommodations Plus International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.