Department: Product
Overview:
Lead the contracting team across Asia to deliver a competitive, high-value product portfolio for key customer segments such as groups, FIT, in-destination, and educational travel. This role drives strategic sourcing, cost efficiency, supplier relationships, and long-term growth while aligning with global standards.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Procurement Leadership
- Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies for hotel and local products.
- Define annual contracting plans, timelines, and targets.
- Enforce contracting policies, risk controls, and document standards.
- Improve procurement efficiency, reduce costs, and increase competitiveness.
- Lead or support key supplier negotiations to optimize contract value.
- Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships and conduct annual reviews.
- Implement and ensure compliance with global procurement SOPs and best practices.
- Manage preferred supplier programs and ensure ROI for partners.
- Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., Global Land Supply, Content & Connectivity) to enhance buying strategies and connectivity solutions.
2. Margin Optimization
- Standardize contract analysis to boost negotiation outcomes.
- Strengthen value proposition and preferred partner performance.
- Introduce tracking models for overrides and financial forecasting with Finance.
- Collaborate with Sales and Marketing on margin-driving initiatives and marketing funds.
- Shift suppliers to more efficient payment methods (e.g., VCC) when applicable.
Leadership Competencies:
- Lead by Example
- Communicate Effectively
- Develop Talent
- Business Acumen
- Foster the Right Environment
- Drive Goals & Accountability
Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum 8 years in travel procurement, including 3+ years in leadership roles.
- Strong knowledge of travel markets and supplier dynamics.
- Proven ability to build strategies and lead multi-location teams.
- Experience implementing regional best practices and processes.
Skills & Attributes:
- Skilled in contract negotiation and relationship management.
- Strong presentation and communication skills across cultures.
- Commercial mindset with financial and analytical abilities.
- Results-oriented and resourceful problem solver.
- Motivates teams and meets deadlines under pressure.
- Willing to travel and work flexible hours as required.
- Tech-savvy, ideally with experience in Microsoft Office and internal procurement tools.
HOW TO APPLY: Please send your CV to the consultants in charge
Email: minh.nguyen@ev-search.com
All applications will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.
