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Job description :
Job Summary:-
This person should be experienced in the travel industry, capable of managing supplier relationships in assigned territory. He/she will be assisting other trade partnership related functions and marketing activities in the region. Helps to identify market trend and define potential supply sources. This person will support the Purchasing Manager or Director of Purchasing responsible for the region.
Roles & Responsibilities:-
General:
- Assist superior to identify, qualify, and contact potential hotel suppliers.
- Ensure pricing competitiveness.
- Grow transactions and revenue for key destinations.
- Manage contracting process with new suppliers and contract renewal with existing partners.
- Define team operation processes and delegate task.
- Act as key contact point for suppliers to maintain relationship, resolve all issues relating to accounting, allotment, pricing, vouchers, notification, cancellations, etc.
- Participate in market research as required.
- Evaluate production and determine follow up action.
Administration:
- Prepare related documents such as catalogues, brochure, copy of presentation, copy of proposal, and contract.
- Manage all supplier data in distribution systems.
- Manage seasonal rate renewals.
- Provide training of distribution systems for suppliers.
- Regular update on supplier relationship.
- Manage weekly and monthly supplier and internal reports.
- Initiate agreement and credit arrangement with suppliers.
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