Maritz · 2 days ago

Sourcing Manager II

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement program and profit/negotiation strategy to achieve best price and/or enhancement consideration with suppliers.

Advise Meeting Management Team and customer of initial deposit requirement, and secure payment.

Provide leadership to team and promote positive team environment, working closely with clients to ensure program objectives are addressed.

Maintain open and on-going communication with team regarding supplier utilization, key negotiations, performance, and unique programming ideas.

Conduct negotiations with suppliers to improve costs, profitability, and/or terms of targeted program components.

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Project ManagementEvent ManagementMeeting ManagementProcurementBudget MaintenanceTravel Supplier OperationsHotel BuyingDomestic Hotels KnowledgeDestination KnowledgeTechnology AptitudeSoftware SolutionsNegotiationRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingAnalytical SkillsProgram ManagementOnline Sourcing Tool Experience

Required

College degree.

Minimum of five years of experience in project, event or meeting management, at least 2 of which are in procurement.

Experiences in hotel buying, as well as strong knowledge of program/event budget maintenance. Knowledge of travel supplier operations, overall capabilities/range of services.

Proven negotiation skills and prior successful experience in developing and maintaining key client and supplier relationships.

Knowledge of domestic hotels and destinations.

Understanding of and ability to effect win/win solutions and prior experience in effectively handle multiple projects/demands.

Proven aptitude for technology and/or software solutions and analytical skills.