Destination Services Procurement Lead
Core
Sourcing, contracting, and managing destination services (guides, attractions, transport) to ensure capacity, quality, and competitive pricing for tour operators and travel agencies.
Role type
Senior Procurement Lead (Travel Industry)
Builds
Reliable supplier portfolio and contracted service capacity for series tours, ad hoc business, and special interest travel.
Domain
Travel & Tourism / Destination Management
Required skills
Contract negotiation, supplier network management, capacity planning, cost optimization, stakeholder management, team leadership, risk mitigation, data analysis, operational coordination
Preferred skills
Experience with guide services/attractions, knowledge of specific destinations, fluency in additional languages
Technologies
Microsoft Office, operational contracting systems, BI/reporting tools, AI tools
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a reliable network of suppliers across multiple destinations; negotiate commercial terms and optimize costs; monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions; lead and develop a team of three procurement professionals; ensure alignment between contracted portfolio and operational demand; identify alternative solutions for capacity constraints.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management