About the role

  • Contracting Manager leading supplier contracts across Italy for Intrepid Travel, developing itineraries, and managing a team in a hybrid role. Collaboration with operations to enhance trip profitability based in Rome.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and further develop the Italy contracting function
  • Manage and improve supplier contracts across Italy
  • Ensure securing the best possible rates while maintaining high-quality service and strong relationships
  • Lead the Italy Contracting team
  • Oversee contracting systems
  • Play a key role in improving trip profitability
  • Support the development of new itineraries and contract services that meet client needs
  • Collaborate with Operations, Reservations and Finance teams

Requirements

  • Proven experience in contracting, supplier sourcing and contract management
  • Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure competitive rates and terms
  • Experience managing staff and leading a team
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Italian (additional European languages an advantage)
  • Strong understanding of the local travel industry in Italy
  • Experience working closely with product teams to support itinerary development
  • Outstanding organisational skills with strong attention to detail
  • Business development and/or financial analysis skills (desirable)
  • Ability and willingness to travel regularly within destination
  • Strong decision-making skills and the ability to manage change and continuous improvement
  • A commitment to delivering high standards of customer service

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements, work-from-home and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year
  • A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
  • 5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trips
  • A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
  • Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
  • 20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
  • Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family

Job title

Contracting Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

HybridRomeItaly

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