Multilingual Transport Contracts Lead in Europe

WorldStrides; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global educational travel organization seeks an experienced Transport Contract Manager to join its UK team. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in international buying, fluency in Italian or French, and a passion for tourism in Europe. Responsibilities include managing supplier contracts, overseeing operations of land programs in Italy and France, and ensuring tours run smoothly. A commitment to excellence and the ability to travel is essential for this high-impact role.

Qualifications

• Experience in international buying or procurement.
• Fluency in Italian and/or French required.
• Work experience in tourism preferred.
• Ability to learn new software products.
• Strong prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing plans based on business needs.
• Maintain supplier relationships.
• Ensure tours run efficiently from an operations perspective.
• Process and pay supplier invoices.
• Manage booking requirements for groups.

Skills

International buying knowledge

Fluent in Italian

Fluent in French

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Budget management skills

Multi-tasking abilities

Geographical knowledge of Europe

Job description

A global educational travel organization seeks an experienced Transport Contract Manager to join its UK team. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in international buying, fluency in Italian or French, and a passion for tourism in Europe. Responsibilities include managing supplier contracts, overseeing operations of land programs in Italy and France, and ensuring tours run smoothly. A commitment to excellence and the ability to travel is essential for this high-impact role.