Remote Purchasing & Design Manager - Events & Budgets

One10; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

One10 in Minnesota is seeking a seasoned Manager, Purchasing & Design to lead a team of Purchasing & Design Specialists, ensuring successful delivery of travel and events budgets, proposals and contracts.

You will mentor the team, oversee staffing, participate in hiring, drive operational excellence, and manage client and supplier contracts while building industry relationships with hotels and DMCs. Occasional travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum ten years of meeting/incentive & event management experience.
• Client and supplier contract expertise.
• 2-3 years’ experience in delegating and leading individuals/team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor staffing and workload, ensuring appropriate resources are accountable for expected deliverables.
• Participate in the hiring process including hiring decisions.
• Mentor and train direct reports on department process compliance and position expectations.
• Provide performance feedback throughout year by conducting regular one-on-one meetings with direct reports.
• Oversee all project work on assigned workload.
• Drive operational excellence and growth in collaboration with Client Services.
• Attend proposal kick-off and turnover meetings.
• Monitor proposal timeline management to ensure deliverable dates are met.
• Review/approve budgets and proformas.
• Review client and supplier contracts with Purchasing & Design Specialist.
• Ensure compliance with negotiated savings documentation.
• Develop and maintain industry relationships including hotels, NSOs, DMCs, and CVB.
• Travel as needed.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Client relations

Communication

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

One10 in Minnesota is seeking a seasoned Manager, Purchasing & Design to lead a team of Purchasing & Design Specialists, ensuring successful delivery of travel and events budgets, proposals and contracts.

You will mentor the team, oversee staffing, participate in hiring, drive operational excellence, and manage client and supplier contracts while building industry relationships with hotels and DMCs. Occasional travel required.