Contracting Specialist East Africa

G Adventures; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

G Adventures, the world's largest small-group adventure travel company, is seeking a Contracting Specialist in Cape Town. This role involves developing strategies for vendor management and cost optimization, contributing to enriching travel experiences while fostering a diverse culture within the company. Candidates should have a background in travel contracting, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Competitive benefits package

Birthday day off

Vacation time

Enhanced Parental Leave

Learning and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years or more of relevant travel contracting/buying experience.
• Proven experience negotiating rates and managing vendor communication.
• Solid knowledge of western tourism markets.

Responsibilities

• Building relationships with existing vendors and sourcing new vendors.
• Negotiating vendor contracts while maximizing cost value.
• Monitoring customer feedback and ensuring services meet safety standards.

Skills

Negotiating

Vendor Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant discipline

Job description

G Adventures is the worlds largest smallgroup adventure travel company and weve been making epic travel memories happen on all seven continents for over 30 years.

Our mission is simple : to change lives through travel. And not just our travelers either. Since day one our tours have been built to establish meaningful relationships with local communities directly benefiting the people and places we visit at every step of our tours.

With the demand for travel coming back strong we are set up and excited for this next chapter in our companys story and wed love for you to be a part of it.

Our DNA revolves around building nurturing and developing a diverse culture of people and a true sense of belonging where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic self to work each and every day. Youll have the opportunity to grow your career and yourself alongside a passionate talented and welcoming community that works hard to spread goodness around the world.

If all that sounds like your kind of thing well we cant wait for you to join us.

A bo ut the Role

Reporting to the Director Buying for the region the Contracting Specialist is responsible for executing their regions Buying strategy keeping a focus on costs and service quality. This includes conducting and supporting the research and of the strategy set by the Regions Director Product with the support of the Director Buying. This role works closely with the Director local Operation Managers and Tour Staff Managers to generate the most optimal content flow budgets vendor selection and product content recommendations. As a member of the regions destination team; must be able to effectively partner and maintain consistent communication with all stakeholders internally and externally to ensure the objectives of their region are achieved.

This role is based out of our office in Cape Town South Africa where a set number of days is required in office by the region.

What youll be doing

of the region buying strategy that meets the organizations cost objectives and service standards.

Building relationships with existing vendors and sourcing new vendors as required; and using relationships to encourage new ideas and innovative solutions to challenges.

Negotiating vendor contracts while maximizing cost value and ensuring G Adventures is preferred.

Working with stakeholders to optimize our purchasing and utilization in the region.

Communicating results (costs and cost estimates) to meet deadlines.

Updating budgets accurately and in a timely manner.

Building vendors and vendor contracts in our system following business rules.

Develop and build awareness of competitive marketplace via local market intelligence.

Providing Content Coordinator with accurate and detailed tour details as needed.

Encouraging and promoting our social enterprise purpose through vendor engagement.

Monitoring customer feedback and vendor Standard Operating Procedures to ensure contracted services are meeting expectations and safety standards.

Conducting the Audits for their region.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills & Experience

2 years or more of relevant travel contracting / buying and operation experience in their region.

Proven experience negotiating rates and services and managing vendor communication.

Bachelors degree or higher in relevant discipline.

Solid knowledge of western tourism markets.

Experience with buying Tour Leading and operations cycle and processes.

Experience collaboratively with crossfunctional groups.

Advanced communication skills both oral and written in English and a local language.

Proven experience in administrative and management skills.

Ability to travel as the role necessitates up to 25 30 of the time

What do we offer you

Competitive salary commensurate with the role

Competitive benefits package

Birthday day off

Vacation time for you to recharge

Enhanced Parental Leave

Learning and growth opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

• Applicable based on location

G Adventures is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We consider all qualified applicants.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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