Travel Operations & Procurement Executive

The Roundhouse; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An international travel company expanding in the UK seeks a Travel Operations & Procurement Executive. This role involves negotiating competitive rates, managing supplier relationships, and delivering complex international travel programmes. Candidates should have experience in travel operations or procurement and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. The position offers £32,000 - £37,000 salary, bonuses, and the chance to shape their working role while enjoying hybrid work flexibility.

Benefits

Bonus

Commission

Company benefits

International travel

Qualifications

• Experience in travel operations or procurement is required.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness are necessary.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate competitive rates with hotels and transport providers.
• Manage long-term supplier relationships across Europe.
• Support delivery of complex international travel programmes.
• Collaborate with internal teams post client requirement confirmation.
• Contribute to operational processes as the team grows.
• Play a role in shaping supplier management strategies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Overview

Help shape a growing international travel business as it expands its UK presence. This is a rare opportunity to join an established international Destination Management Company at a pivotal stage of its UK growth. As the business continues to expand across international markets, they're looking to bring in a commercially minded Travel Operations & Procurement Executive who wants more than just a back-office role—someone who wants the chance to make the role their own, influence how suppliers are managed, and grow with the company long-term. If you enjoy negotiation, supplier relationships, and seeing the direct impact of your work on a growing business, this is a role with genuine progression potential rather than a fixed, box-ticking position.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Negotiate competitive rates and availability with hotels, transport providers and venues
• Build and manage long-term supplier relationships across Europe
• Support the delivery of complex international travel programmes
• Work closely with sales and internal teams once client requirements are confirmed
• Contribute to operational and procurement processes as the UK team grows
• Play a key role in shaping how suppliers and partners are managed going forward
• Someone with experience in travel operations, procurement, hospitality, events or supplier negotiation
• A strong negotiator with commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Someone who wants ownership, responsibility and the opportunity to grow with the business
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
• Interested in long-term progression rather than short-term contract roles

Compensation & Benefits

32,000 - 37,000 + Bonus + Commission + Company Benefits + International Travel + Hybrid / Flexible Working

Why this opportunity stands out

• International company expanding its UK presence
• Genuine opportunity to shape the role as you grow with the business
• Exposure to multiple areas of travel and operations
• Long-term progression and development
• Stable, Hybrid role with a growing international network