International Procurement Specialist (Aviation)| Milan Focus on Distribution Technology

Value Group; Milano; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 35.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement prospects

Inclusive working environment

Descrizione del lavoro

Value Group, a leading Italian aviation tech and travel solutions provider, seeks an International Procurement Specialist to drive hotel and transportation sourcing from Milan. On-site role reporting to the Group International Procurement Manager, with global scope and a strong focus on hotel distribution, tech integration and scalable procurement models.

You will shape the global sourcing strategy, negotiate terms, and coordinate with procurement, operations and technology to ensure robust

Competenze

• Proven experience in commercial, procurement or distribution roles within hotel chains or hotel tech ecosystems.
• Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record.
• Experience in global sourcing, partnerships, or distribution for hotel portfolios.
• Hands-on with hotel extranets, channel managers and GDS connectivity.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical and operational requirements.

Mansioni

• Identify, assess and contract a global portfolio of hotel and transportation services.
• Lead commercial negotiations on rates, terms and frameworks.
• Assess suppliers by distribution setup, connectivity and integration readiness.
• Collaborate with tech and operations for system integrations and automation.
• Manage relationships with connectivity providers and monitor performance.
• Analyze market dynamics to optimize sourcing strategies.
• Provide insights to support procurement and distribution decisions.

Conoscenze

Commercial mindset

Negotiation skills

Procurement experience

Hotel distribution knowledge

Channel management

GDS connectivity

Stakeholder management

Technical fluency

English proficiency

Italian language

Strumenti

Hotel extranets

Channel managers

GDS

Connectivity platforms

Descrizione del lavoro

ABOUT THE JOB

With a passion for revolutionizing travel since 2001, Value Group is the Italian leading company dedicated to delivering seamless, tech-driven solutions for IROPs management, passengers' care, and crew management. Complementing our innovative software solutions, we have created dedicated layover lounges worldwide that prioritize the human factor in travel experiences. By combining cutting-edge technology with personalized services, we provide high-quality, sustainable solutions that optimize disruption management and enhance passenger well-being. Join us in shaping the future of journey disruptions, where the human touch meets technological excellence!

ARE YOU A TRAVEL LOVER?

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT THE AVIATION INDUSTRY?

Our Team is growing and we are looking for a:

International Procurement Specialist (Aviation)| Milan

Focus on Distribution Technology

WHAT WILL YOU DO: ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a strategic, high-impact hire for our Procurement Team. We are looking for an International Procurement Specialist, based on-site in Milan, who will report to the Group International Procurement Manager and operate with a global scope, with a strong focus on hotel distribution, technology, and scalable procurement models.

In this role, you will help shape and execute Value Group’s global sourcing and distribution strategy, ensuring scalability, operational robustness, and technological compatibility, while acting as a key interface between procurement, operations, and technology to influence how partners are selected, contracted, connected, and managed across international markets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify, assess and contract a global portfolio of hotel and transportation services providers, including major international chains, regional groups, independent hotels and transportation companies, and aggregators;
• Lead commercial negotiations on rates, availability models, payment terms, and contractual frameworks;
• Assess suppliers not only from a commercial standpoint, but also based on distribution setup, connectivity, and integration readiness;
• Work closely with internal tech and operations teams to support system integrations, connectivity flows, and process automation;
• Manage relationships with enterprise-grade connectivity providers, ensuring smooth operational execution;
• Monitor supplier performance, market dynamics, and hotel distribution trends to continuously optimize sourcing strategies;
• Produce insights, analyses, and recommendations to support group-level procurement and distribution decisions.

WORKING HOURS

The job is organized full-time, from Monday to Friday.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A great working environment
• Full-time position (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
• Fixed-term contract or permanent contract depending on experience
• Impiegato, III Livello, with an annual gross salary between €30,000-€35,000
• Professional development opportunities and career advancement prospects

WILL YOU BE PART OF THE COMPANY?

ABOUT YOU

• You have proven experience in commercial, procurement, distribution, or partnership roles within hotel chains, channel managers, connectivity providers, or hotel technology companies, with a strong commercial mindset and proven negotiation skills;
• You have a solid background working in Hotel Chain HQs or Regional HQs, with exposure to distribution, revenue, partnerships, or global sourcing for large and structured hotel portfolios, or within channel management, connectivity, GDS, or hotel tech environments, and you are confident managing stakeholders and communicating across functions;
• You have hands-on experience with hotel extranets, channel managers, GDS, connectivity platforms, or consortia, ideally in complex or international setups, combined with a high level of technical fluency and the ability to discuss integrations, APIs, and system constraints at a functional level;
• You have a deep understanding of hotel distribution models, contracting structures, and system integrations, and you can translate business needs into operational and technical requirements;
• You bring proven experience in international negotiations with hotels or technology partners, supported by a data-driven and analytical approach to decision-making;
• You thrive in fast-growing, international, or tech-enabled environments, where adaptability and structured thinking are key strengths;
• Your Italian and English language skills are at a very good working level; additional languages are a plus.

At Value Group we value diversity, we offer the opportunity to learn every day through training and team activities; we take care of the people’s well-being and for this we offer an inclusive working environment.

This announcement is addressed to both sexes, pursuant to Italian law n. 198 of 11 April 2006 "Code of equal opportunities for men and women" and to persons of all ages and nationalities, pursuant to EU Directive 2000/78 "Equal treatment in employment".

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