G Adventures has been a world leader and innovator in sustainable adventure travel since 1990. We invite you to explore a world of tours infused with inspiration and excitement that will take you off the beaten track into the real heart of the destination. Our approach to travel provides small groups and independent travellers the rare opportunity to connect...
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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 Standard Operating Procedures to ensure contracted services are meeting expectations and safety standards.
Conducting the Audits for their region.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Skills & Experience
2+ years or more of relevant travel, contracting/buying and operation experience in their region.
Proven experience negotiating rates and services and managing vendor communication.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant discipline.
Solid knowledge of western tourism 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 the role necessitates up to 25% - 30% of the time
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