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Senior Manager, Supplier Management & Delivery (Remote)
Full-time, United States
In this role, you will be accountable for managing all aspects of an assigned portfolio of global hotel partners, including but not limited to supplier retention, partner account management, contract negotiation, driving strategic initiatives, financials (budgets, billing, payment, and profitability), business planning and reviews, establishing relationships with key decision makers globally, staff development, business continuance, and escalation of operational issues.
You will have direct accountability to BCD and externally to the supplier for the success of the contract across multiple BCD Travel geographical regions (Americas, EMEA/UK/Ireland, APAC) or in a local country as applicable.
As a Senior Manager, Supplier Management & Delivery, you will
- Negotiate agreements with preferred suppliers (global, regional, country, 3rd party aggregators, wholesalers, etc.)
- Develop vendor maximization strategy to increase performance/earnings under new and existing preferred supplier programs
- Connect with suppliers on a bi-weekly basis to ensure shared goals are being met
- Assist with the creation of the budget, forecast for a portfolio of suppliers, and provide monthly projections on performance and income for each supplier
- Analyze supplier performance contracts to ensure optimal revenues and earnings rates
- Follow, enhance, and educate on BCD Travel Supplier Relations
About you
- Previous travel industry experience in supplier relations or partner management role
- Experience implementing & managing large market/global suppliers
- Strong project management and negotiation skills to be able to prioritize effectively and drive results
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with a wide variety of external and internal partners
- Strong Proficiency in Excel data analysis techniques including, but not limited to, creating and using pivot tables to summarize and analyze data and experience in using advanced formulas and functions such as VLOOKUP
- Proficient with PowerPoint
- Salesforce experience will be valued
- Effective communication skills (oral, written & presentation) in English
About us
We're a market leader in travel management: We help people and companies travel smart and achieve more, and our clients include some of the world's best-known and most innovative business and consumer brands. We operate in more than 100 countries, and the majority of our 10,000 people work virtually (because a 10-second commute usually makes awesome sense). We're committed to sustainability and to driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Learn more about BCD Travel.
Your life at BCD
Working at BCD means connecting, collaborating and celebrating. You'll be part of a virtual, dynamic and flexible work environment that fosters a good work-life balance so you can focus on what makes you happy. But don't just take our word for it! Hear why people join BCD and more about the great perks ofLife at BCD.
You'll be offered
- Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities
- Opportunities to grow your skillset and career
- Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
- A compensation package that feels fair to you, including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools
- Travel industry professional perks and discounts
- An inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated
At BCD Travel we value you, our culture and success is defined by you. We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Senior Manager, Supplier Management & Delivery is between $85,000 and $96,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience and geographical location.
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We're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you're excited about a role, but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.
We are committed to providing reasonable and necessary accommodations to ensure all employees can perform their roles effectively. For accommodation requests or further information, contact our Talent Acquisition department at careers@bcdtravel.com.
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Salary : $85,000 - $96,000