Intern - Supply

Holiday Tribe; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Holiday Tribe, Gurugram-based travel-tech startup, is offering a 3–6 month on-site internship focused on supplier sourcing and rate benchmarking. You will research hotels, DMCs, and transport vendors, compare rates, and support negotiation under guidance.

The role requires MS Excel proficiency, strong communication and negotiation skills, and a keen interest in travel. Prior internship in travel or procurement is a plus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing/recently completed a degree in Tourism, Hospitality, Business, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, basic formulas).
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Interest in the travel/tourism industry.
• Prior internship experience in travel, hospitality, or procurement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify hotels, DMCs/ground handlers, and transport vendors across assigned destinations.
• Collect, compare, and benchmark supplier rates (hotels, transfers, activities) against market standards.
• Maintain and update rate comparison sheets and supplier databases in Excel.
• Assist in negotiating rates and contract terms with suppliers under guidance.
• Coordinate with suppliers for quotations, availability checks, and confirmations.
• Help prepare supplier-facing and internal documentation (rate sheets, contracts, comparison reports).
• Track supplier performance and flag issues (pricing gaps, service delays, availability constraints).
• Coordinate with the sales/operations team to ensure supplier data feeds into client proposals accurately.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Travel interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Tourism/Hospitality/Business

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Holiday Tribe is a travel-tech company headquartered in Gurugram. Backed by leading VC firms like Powerhouse Ventures and GSF, and having recently raised pre-series A funding, we are growing rapidly and setting the stage for the next phase of scale. We specialize in curated leisure travel experiences across 30+ global destinations, combining deep human expertise with a bold vision of building cutting-edge AI and technology that will transform how Indians plan and experience their holidays. Recognised as the Emerging Holiday Tech Company at the India Travel Awards 2023, we’ve also partnered with international tourism boards to bring world-class experiences to Indian travellers. At our core, we are a fun, performance-driven workplace on a mission to build the next big thing in travel — making holiday planning faster, smarter, and unforgettable.

Location: Gurugram (On-site)

Duration: 3–6 Months (Internship)

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify hotels, DMCs/ground handlers, and transport vendors across assigned destinations
• Collect, compare, and benchmark supplier rates (hotels, transfers, activities) against market standards
• Maintain and update rate comparison sheets and supplier databases in Excel
• Assist in negotiating rates and contract terms with suppliers under guidance
• Coordinate with suppliers for quotations, availability checks, and confirmations
• Help prepare supplier-facing and internal documentation (rate sheets, contracts, comparison reports)
• Track supplier performance and flag issues (pricing gaps, service delays, availability constraints)
• Coordinate with the sales/operations team to ensure supplier data feeds into client proposals accurately

Requirements

• Pursuing/recently completed a degree in Tourism, Hospitality, Business, or related field
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, basic formulas)
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Interest in the travel/tourism industry
• Prior internship experience in travel, hospitality, or procurement is a plus