Senior Associate - Supply

Pickyourtrail; Chennai District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Pickyourtrail in Chennai is looking for a proactive Supply Associate to enhance supplier management. You will negotiate contracts with hotels, airlines, and ground service providers, ensuring high service quality and efficient inventory management.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience in the travel industry and possesses knowledge of multiple destinations. Proficiency in at least two languages and basic skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a similar role within the Travel Industry.
• Proficiency in at least 2 languages.
• Knowledge of travel suppliers is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize supplier relationships for service quality.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and handle quality issues.
• Oversee inventory management ensuring alignment with customer needs.
• Conduct market research to identify new suppliers.

Skills

Work experience in the Travel Industry

Minimum 2-3 destination knowledge

Fluency in at least 2 languages

Basic knowledge of Excel

Basic knowledge of Word

Basic knowledge of PowerPoint

Job description

About Us

Pickyourtrail, established in 2014, is India's largest online D-I-Y holiday booking platform, enabling users to craft customized travel experiences. Our innovative itinerary-building platform caters to various traveler preferences, including interests, trip duration, and budget, delivering on our promise: ‘Craft Your Holiday, Your Way’. We collaborate with leading tourism boards in destinations such as Australia, Singapore, Iceland, Japan, Dubai, New Zealand and over 1,200 global hospitality partners. Notably, we served as an Official Sub-agent for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. We are now expanding into the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector, aiming to offer our expertise to corporate clients.

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Supply Associate to join our dynamic team. The Supply associate will be responsible for managing and optimizing our supplier relationships, including negotiating contracts, ensuring product quality, and maintaining supplier performance.

Supplier Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with travel suppliers, including hotels, airlines, and ground service providers.
• Negotiate terms, rates, and contracts with suppliers to secure favorable agreements for the company and our clients.
• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues related to service delivery or quality.

Contracting And Procurement

• Handle the contracting process for new suppliers and renewals, ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
• Conduct market research to identify new suppliers and opportunities for cost savings and improved service offerings.
• Price matches on a case to case basis where applicable.

Inventory And Product Management

• Oversee the management of inventory, ensuring that available products and services meet the needs of our clients.
• Collaborate with the sales and operations teams to ensure alignment between supplier offerings and customer requirements.

Quality Assurance

• Implement and monitor quality control procedures to ensure that suppliers meet the company’s standards for service and product quality.
• Address and resolve any quality issues promptly, coordinating with suppliers to implement corrective actions.

Reporting And Analysis

• Maintain accurate records of supplier agreements, transactions, and performance metrics.
• Prepare and present reports on supplier performance, contract compliance, and cost analysis to management.

Process Improvement

• Identify and recommend improvements to existing supply chain processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to continuously improve supplier management strategies.

Skills And Qualifications

• Work experience in the Travel Industry in a similar role for a minimum of 2-3 years.
• Minimum 2-3 destination knowledge including supplier connects.
• Can speak a minimum of 2 languages.
• Basic knowledge of Excel, Word & Powerpoint.