Transport Sourcing Coordinator

Travel Trade Recruitment Limited; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel organization is seeking a Transport Sourcing Coordinator in Nottingham. This role involves sourcing and booking transport, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring all travel requirements are met. The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational and relationship management skills. Starting salary is around £25k - £27k per annum with benefits including 25 days holiday and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Opportunities to travel

hybrid working

Company pension

Private Healthcare

Life Insurance

Sick pay

Flexible working

On-site parking with free electric vehicle charging

Qualifications

• High level of attention to detail.
• Good commercial acumen.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and multi-task.
• Ability to work well as part of a team, and individually.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Source, price and book transport in line with budget and group requirements.
• Ensure invoices are checked and processed according to commercial terms.
• Liaise with transport operators to establish availability of vehicles.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with transport operators.
• Liaise with colleagues to resolve issues regarding transport requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Commercial acumen

Organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Teamwork

Relationship management

Job description

Overview

Leading Tour Operator who provide group travel across Europe & worldwide, is seeking a Transport Sourcing Coordinator for the Procurement Team due to growth and investment. The Group Tours and Educational Travel Company aims to make organising group travel simpler for clients and create unforgettable experiences. The successful candidate will be a key part of the Transport Procurement team, responsible for fulfilling trips requiring coaches, crossings and flights. The role will predominantly support transport, with opportunities to broaden knowledge across other procurement areas. Starting salary is circa £25k - £27k per annum, plus bonus, with benefits including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays rising with service, health care and hybrid working (Nottingham).

Responsibilities

• Source, price and book transport in line with budget and group requirements, balancing quality and commercial value.
• Ensure invoices are checked and processed according to commercial terms and conditions.
• Liaise with transport operators to establish availability of vehicles, crossings, and seats, and make changes as required.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with transport operators.
• Liaise with colleagues to resolve issues regarding transport requirements.
• Ensure that Transport providers receive and provide all information necessary to operate their relevant services.
• Maintain and update transport operator information and Health & Safety details.

Experience required

• High level of attention to detail.
• Good commercial acumen.
• Exceptional organisational skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and multi-task.
• Ability to work well as part of a team, and individually.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Knowledge and experience of booking or managing bookings of Coaches, Eurostar, Ferries & Eurotunnel would be advantageous.
• Awareness and understanding of flight reservations would be beneficial.
• An understanding of coach drivers\' hours would be desirable.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Opportunities to travel.
• 25 days holiday plus all bank holidays (increasing with service to a maximum of 30 days).
• Opportunities to buy extra holiday.
• Hybrid working - 2 or 3 days in the office each week, with the rest working from home, after probation period.
• Casual dress.
• Company pension.
• On-site parking (free electric vehicle charging).
• Sick pay.
• Flexible working.
• Private Healthcare.
• Life Insurance.

Interested?

Please follow the instructions to apply attaching your CV. This vacancy is being managed by Claire Muge. I can be contacted on (phone number removed) or (url removed). Not right for this role, or this role not right for you, but keen to further your career in the Travel Industry? We have a variety of different opportunities so please submit your CV. You must have full rights to work in the UK. We have a high volume of applications, so we are unable to reply to unsuccessful applicants.