Airline Sourcing Manager

Corpay; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Corpay is hiring a Sourcing Manager for EMEA to lead vendor engagement and market research within the lodging sector. This role requires strong negotiation and analytical skills, flexibility in a virtual environment, and a focus on client relationship management. The successful candidate will drive sourcing efforts and collaborate with several internal teams to meet key objectives.

Benefits

4x Life insurance

Pension scheme 5% employer contribution

Private Healthcare

25 days Holiday (plus Holiday Buy/Sell)

Access to benefits portal

Access to LinkedIn learning

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in aviation field.
• In-depth knowledge of aviation and hospitality industries.
• Professional fluency in English; additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing tasks and client initiatives.
• Provide market research and intel reports.
• Negotiate RFP terms and vendor rates.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Slack

Zoom

Teams

Outlook

Job description

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What We Need

Corpay is currently looking to hire a Sourcing Manager – EMEA. This position falls under our lodging line of business and is located in the London, United Kingdom.In this role, you will lead market research, vendor engagement, and RFP execution for crew accommodations and transport sourcing needs across EMEA. You will report directly to Global Director of Airlie Sourcing and regularly collaborate with Account Management, Product Development, and Client Services teams.

How We Work

As a Sourcing Manager – EMEA, you will be expected to work in a virtual environment. Corpay will set you up for success by providing:

• Full home office setup
• Company-issued equipment with remote access
  
  

Role Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role will include:

• Managing sourcing tasks and supporting client initiatives as a dedicated sourcing liaison
• Attending bi-weekly and quarterly meetings with clients and internal stakeholders
• Providing market research, intel reports, and RFP results for top priority locations
• Reviewing hotel rate targets, analyzing savings, and ensuring alignment with client expectations
• Coordinating client site visits and communicating hotel standards
• Negotiating RFP terms and vendor rates for accommodations and transport
• Monitoring price trends, identifying risks and opportunities, and advising stakeholders
• Vetting vendors according to client-specific compliance criteria
• Preparing and presenting sourcing deliverables including pricing analyses and final reports
• Maintaining sourcing records and updating the proprietary RFP database
• Traveling as needed for hotel site visits and client engagements
• Participating in product development through user feedback and market insight
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years experience in aviation field
• In-depth knowledge of the aviation and hospitality industries
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused, partnership-oriented mindset
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and follow-up abilities
• Demonstrated negotiation skills with solid financial and analytical acumen
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and platforms like Slack, Zoom, Outlook, Teams
• Ability to learn and adapt to proprietary tools and RFP systems
• Professional fluency in English; additional languages a plus
• Must be based within 90 minutes of Luton
  
  

Benefits & Perks

• 4x Life insurance
• Pension scheme 5% employer contribution
• Private Healthcare
• 25 days Holiday (plus Holiday Buy/Sell)
• Access to benefits portal
• Access to Linked learning
  
  

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Corpay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Corpay provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, gender (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, language, ancestry, genetic information, veteran and/or military status or any other group status protected by federal or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation for the application and/or interview process, please notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity and pay transparency, please click the following links: EEO and Pay Transparency.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Consulting

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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