Remote Lodging Procurement Specialist

CREW LOGISTICS; United States; À distance; USD 52 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work

Bonus incentives

Résumé du poste

CREW LOGISTICS is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to source hotels, build supplier relationships, and negotiate rates and terms to meet client requirements. You will support government and commercial clients with high-volume and emergency lodging needs.

As part of the procurement and account-support team, you will verify rates, terms, and reservations, maintain vendor data in SharePoint, and ensure timely follow-up across time zones.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in hospitality procurement, hotel sales, lodging, logistics coordination, or a related field.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and business software systems.

Responsabilités

• Research and identify hotels that meet client requirements, including location, dates, room types, volume, length of stay, and pricing.
• Source lodging for high-volume, long-term, emergency response, and other specialized needs.
• Research Best Available Rates (BAR), Government Per Diem Rates, market conditions, and occupancy trends.
• Evaluate properties based on availability, pricing, location, and client requirements.
• Support Account Managers and CSRs with complex or difficult-to-fulfill lodging requests.
• Build and maintain relationships with hotel General Managers, Directors of Sales, Revenue Managers, and other decision-makers.
• Communicate lodging requirements and partnership opportunities clearly and professionally.
• Negotiate competitive rates, direct billing arrangements, reservation terms, and other applicable conditions.
• Obtain written confirmation of rates, availability, billing requirements, and agreed-upon terms.
• Follow up consistently to move partnerships and lodging arrangements forward.
• Identify and escalation to appropriate hotel decision-makers when needed.
• Coordinate documentation needed for Vendor Agreements and direct billing arrangements.
• Verify hotel and vendor information against established agreements.
• Confirm hotel contacts and reservation procedures for future bookings.
• Maintain accurate vendor information, rates, availability, and terms in SharePoint and proprietary software.
• Work with internal teams to ensure lodging arrangements meet client and operational requirements.
• Manage multiple sourcing and negotiation requests while maintaining accuracy and timely follow-up.
• Document procurement activity and vendor information accurately.
• Provide additional support during high-volume and emergency response periods.
• Adjust priorities as client needs and hotel availability change.
• Represent the company professionally in all interactions with vendors and internal teams.

Connaissances

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Organization

Time management

Outils

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Description du poste

CREW LOGISTICS is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to source hotels, build supplier relationships, and negotiate rates and terms to meet client requirements. You will support government and commercial clients with high-volume and emergency lodging needs.

As part of the procurement and account-support team, you will verify rates, terms, and reservations, maintain vendor data in SharePoint, and ensure timely follow-up across time zones.