Purchasing Manager Hotels & Accommodations

Check(-in), but what exactly will you be doing?

As a Purchasing Manager, you are responsible for various tasks related to the procurement of hotels and accommodation. Your tasks include:

• Developing Purchasing & Contracting Strategies: Create and implement effective strategies for hotel and accommodation procurement;

• Scouting and Contracting of Castles: Identify and secure dynamic contracts with pivotal accommodation offering from our portfolio;

• Managing Hotel/DMC commercials: Negotiate contracts, prices, timelines, and SLA’s with hotels and Destination Management Companies (DMCs);

• Leading the Cross-Organizational SPO Processes: Spearhead the continuous optimization and (re)negotiation of deals, including Early Booking Discounts (EBD's) and Special Offer Promotions (SPO's);

• Collaborating with Product & Pricing Teams: Work closely with the product and pricing teams to determine and manage inventory needs;

• Ownership of the Hotel Database: Keep the hotel database up to date, including purchase records, contracts and related documentation;

• Optimizing Daily Purchasing Activities: Oversee and enhance daily purchasing activities, ensuring efficient task allocation;

• Ensuring Quality Standards: Ensure contracted hotels & accommodation meet required quality standards according to contract;

• Improving Purchasing Systems and Processes: Continuously work on enhancing purchasing systems and processes for better efficiency and effectiveness.

What you’ll get:

• The best deal ever! The journey of your life with a position in an informal organization. We get things done and make a difference for our customers;
• It’s all about the money;
• Based from either ‘s-Hertogenbosch or Zurich;
• PMI based? Not a problem, we'll find a way!
• We know you love vacations, you get discounts on all vacations and related products or services. 🏝️

What you'll bring:

• Knowledge of dynamic distribution is a prerequisite;
• A broad network in the hotel industry (Mediterranean region is a plus);
• At least 3 years of work experience in a similar position;
• You are entrepreneurial, methodical, and come up with proactive ideas;
• You are precise, independent, and a true networker;
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills; you get the deal done;
• You see opportunities every day, always go for the best result, and act proactively.