Manager - Procurement and Product Development

1 week ago

Cheltenham, Australia ATG Full time

**ABOUT US**

APT Travel Group - We are a world leading travel company, passionate about helping travellers explore cultures, experience places and connect with others, to live an enriched life.

**THE ROLE - based in our office Cheltenham, Melbourne**

This position will be responsible for contracting North America supplier services (hotels, meals, attractions, DMCs etc), managing costs, and product development across the APT and Travelmarvel brands. The Procurement and Procurement Development (person) will work to deliver commercially sound outcomes for the business while supporting service delivery goals and establishing key relationships with all stakeholders.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Negotiating North American supplier services including hotels, attractions, meals, trains & DMC’s
- Drafting and reviewing all supplier contracts in line with our terms (including payment terms, hand backs, marketing, famil support etc)
- Establish long term, productive and sustainable relationships with all suppliers in line with company procurement objectives
- Monitor supplier performance against agreed service and quality deliverables which will involve working closely with the Operations and Product Teams.
- Engage in a continual process of market analysis to ensure all brands have the most competitive rates and conditions for all product components while meeting margin objectives.
- Provide the Product team rates for inclusion in their annual tour budgets, as well as in line with the Commercial deadlines within prescribed time limits
- Complete documentation of rate to be shared to with stakeholders
- Collect and review Certificates of Insurance.
- Represent the company at trade fairs and other events
- Assist Finance and Accounts Payable with invoice discrepancies and work with suppliers to ensure correct invoicing

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Proven outstanding negotiation and communication skills
- Strong knowledge of suppliers in Canadian & USA tourism market
- Ability to analyse and evaluate market activity
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

KEY RELATIONSHIPS
- General Manager, Product and Operations
- Head of Product & Operations North America
- Director of Operations
- Product Executives

**OUR VALUES**

Our values are at the heart of our organisation and the foundation of our culture. They are our compass, guiding our decisions and actions.
- ** Genuine service** - We genuinely care about the experience we create for our guests, trade partners and internal stakeholders
- ** Better together**:

- We are better when we connect and collaborate, valuing all opinions
- ** For tomorrow** - We pursue opportunities to grow, embracing change and learning from our mistakes. We choose the long-term view over short-term benefits
- ** Celebrate the moments**:

- We like to have fun at work and share a positive attitude. We celebrate our successes, no matter how big or small. A win for one of us is a win for all

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- Familiarisations trips to experience our amazing products
- Flexible workplace culture with hybrid working model
- 4 weeks’ annual leave per year plus a bonus week if requirements are met
- Chance to give back via our workplace giving initiatives through our One Tomorrow Foundation
- Wellbeing program and learning & development opportunities
- Highly engaged team and great company culture
- Onsite parking, close to public transports, shops, cafes and Southland

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