Contracting Specialist, Europe 12 month contract

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: Europe, Turkey About Us Lets go on an adventure together! Hey there, were G Adventures. Were one of the worlds leading small group travel companies, and weve always believed that travel isnt just about where you go its about how it changes you. For the last 35 years, weve set out to do things differently. No cookie-cutter tours. No giant buses or cruise ships. And not to mention, as few selfie sticks as possible. Just real humans, travelling your heart out across the world with open minds and a non-stop desire to make our planet better, simply by exploring it. At G Adventures, our DNA (or GNA, if you will) is built on belonging where bringing your authentic self to work every day isnt just accepted, its downright celebrated. For our office crew you wanna rock a t-shirt with your dogs face on it We say go for it. For our Chief Experience Officers you wanna hit the road and call some of the most epic places on Earth your home office We love that and weve got you. Wanna spend your days with people you genuinely like Us too and were pretty sure youll fit right in, wherever that is. Now about that career of yours this is the kind of place where you can spread your wings and truly grow into your role. The best part You get to do it all alongside a passionate, freakishly talented, one-of-a-kind bunch excited to produce top-notch work and spread a ridiculous amount of goodness at the same time. Feel like this could be the right fit We think so too, and were already way too excited to meet you. About the Role: Reporting to the Contracting Manager for the region, the Contracting Specialist is responsible for executing their regions buying strategy, keeping a focus on costs and service quality for all brands under the G Travel Community (GTC). This includes conducting and supporting the research and execution of the strategy set by the regions product team with the support of the Director of Buying. This role works closely with 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 region's 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. We are open to candidates who live within the Central/Eastern Europe region. What You'll be Doing: Execution of the region buying strategy that meets the organization's 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 SOPs to ensure contracted services are meeting expectations and safety standards Conducting the Audits for their region Other duties and responsibilities as assigned Required Skills & Experience: 3+ years or more of relevant travel, product 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 Central-Eastern and Mediterranean-Eastern European markets Experience with buying, Tour Leading and operations cycle and processes Experience collaboratively with cross-functional 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 role necessitates up to 25% - 30% of the time What Do We Offer You Competitive Total Rewards Package, including exclusive travel perks! Additional days off, including on your birthday! Vacation time for you to recharge Enhanced Parental Leave Meaningful Employee Recognition Program Learning and Growth Opportunities Employee Resource Groups Applicable based on location* Please note that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used in the selection or interview process. G Adventures is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We consider all qualified applicants. This offer from "G Adventures" has been enriched by .