Position Title: Sourcing Manager
Work Location: Remote
Assignment Duration: 4-6 Months Contract

As a Sourcing Manager, you will be the mastermind behind some of the most talked-about events, gaining recognition for your outstanding contract negotiating and meeting planning skills. You will be provided with a stage for your talents with the opportunity to make a difference and feel valued at work. If you are passionate about the mission and believe you’d be an extraordinary addition to the team, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the talent we are looking for!

What You Will Do

• Cultivate a strong working relationship with the client by effectively communicating details of the program, anticipating client’s needs, and providing an elevated level of customer service.

• Meet with clients to discuss the vision of their event and hotel/venue wish list.

• Expertly RFP the perfect properties for your client.

• Proficient in negotiations to obtain the absolute best deal for the client.

• Remain the point person for the hotel and client throughout the contracting process, ensuring the contract is completed with a cherry on top.

• Possess organizational skills with finesse and have an interest in keeping every detail under control.

• Skilled at building relationships. Cultivate positive relationships with clients, suppliers, and teammates, creating a network of invaluable connections.

• Creative, proactively anticipate changes, and build innovative solutions.

• Coordinate and attend global site inspections when needed.

• May participate in re-negotiations or cancellation negotiations as needed.

• Proactively develop positive relationships with multiple members of the client team, suppliers, team and support departments.

• Act as a leader by promoting a positive team environment and assisting with onboarding new colleagues as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years in hotel procurement or equivalent

• Vast experience with Cvent and are not afraid of technology

• Complete understanding on the functionality of Cvent to advise and educate client users

• Extensive knowledge of domestic destinations (international a plus)

• Proactive in understanding client needs and enacting change with a consultative approach

• Collaborative and passionate about building relationships

• Negotiate best possible rates and program concessions for the component of SMM Procurement, leveraging client supplier relationships, utilizing processes and procedures outlined in the client agreements

• Be knowledgeable of the client contract process, their legal addendums, ensuring client is appropriately informed of and represented in all terms and conditions contained within

• Incredible communication skills to articulate vision, inspire, and motivate

• Highly motivated at meeting timeline expectations

• Self-starter, love to laugh, and manage the journey

• Problem-solving mind that can handle any unexpected twist

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience

• Passion for providing unparalleled levels of hospitality and consultative service

• CMP preferred, but not expected

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 37.50/hr.