Job Description

Company Overview

Globetrotters Travel & Tours is a London-based wholesale, B2B tour operator specialising in Group travel. We pride ourselves on the seamless handling of coach tours for our international clients across Europe. With a wide array of destinations and services, we cater to diverse client demands, including touring groups, city packages, corporate events, and incentive travel. Additionally, our services extend to organizing religious tours, special needs tours, trade fair attendance . Our commitment is to provide seamless travel experiences for all our clients.

Role Description

We are seeking a full-time Purchasing Manager, with Hotel contracting as the prime focus, to join our team in North West London. In this office-based role, the Purchasing Manager will oversee the procurement of travel and tour services, negotiate contracts with suppliers, and manage vendor relationships to ensure cost-efficiency and quality. The role also includes monitoring inventory, streamlining purchasing processes, analysing market trends to make informed purchasing decisions, and ensuring compliance with budget guidelines and company policies. Collaboration with internal teams and maintaining accurate procurement records are also key responsibilities.

Qualifications

Strong, proven negotiation skills within the Hotel industry Ability to interact with senior level management service providers In possession of a tenacious , results-driven approach to tasks Ability to meet deadlines through excellent organisational skills a minimum of 5 years experience in the travel, tourism, or hospitality industry Flexible team player willing to support other departments as required Existing contacts within the Hotel and tourism industry Proficiency in French and English required with additional languages considered beneficial for a role that will evolve as the company embraces new business needs Accurate detail-orientated approach with strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities Effective communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills Minimum "A" level/higher education or equivalent Good level of IT proficiency including use of excel and Microsoft office
Please send CVs to : purchasing@gttnt.com

Salary dependent on relevant experience & suitability for the role

Requirements

Commute to this job's location Valid driver's license Authorised to work in UK 5+ years of Travel & Tourism experience Minimum qualifications "A" levels or higher education
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person