Contracting Manager leading sourcing and negotiation of supplier contracts across Latin America. Focused on securing competitive agreements to enhance travel experiences for clients.
Responsibilities
Source, negotiate, and manage contracts with hotels, transport providers, and DMCs across key Latin destinations.
Secure competitive rates, favorable terms, and exclusive deals aligned with brand positioning and margin objectives.
Conduct annual rate negotiations and oversee the contracting cycle across multiple brands and product tiers from Youth to Luxury.
Ensure compliance with company standards, legal requirements, and sustainability policies in all supplier agreements.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers to drive long-term value, quality, and innovation.
Resolve supplier performance issues, ensuring service delivery meets agreed SLAs and guest satisfaction levels.
Monitor market trends, competitor pricing, and regional developments to inform contracting strategy.
Requirements
Minimum 3 years of experience in contracting, procurement, or product management within the travel or hospitality industry in the Latin American region.
Proven track record of negotiating supplier contracts across multiple Latin markets.
Strong understanding of hotel and ground services operations, pricing structures, and regional market dynamics.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Commercially astute with strong analytical and financial acumen.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, spoken and written.
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