Manager, Supply

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 4 years

Location: Gurugram

JobType: full-time

As the Manager, Supply, you will be responsible for identifying, negotiating, and managing partnerships with travel service providers, including hotels, experience operators, and Destination Management Companies (DMCs). This role is pivotal in ensuring a diverse, competitive, and high-quality travel portfolio that meets customer expectations. You will operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, contributing directly to the expansion and innovation of the organization’s travel offerings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and onboard new partners in the hotel, experience, and DMC segments to expand the company’s portfolio.
• Negotiate and finalize contracts to align partnerships with the company’s strategic and quality objectives.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing suppliers to ensure collaboration and satisfaction.
• Monitor partner performance, ensuring compliance with agreed-upon targets and service standards.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and customer preferences to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop strategies to optimize supplier portfolios and enhance overall partnership value.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant legal, regulatory, and industry compliance standards.
• Prepare detailed reports and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with commercial, marketing, and operations teams to ensure smooth execution of partnership initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in supplier management, negotiations, or contracting within the travel or hospitality sector.
• Strong understanding of the Far East Asian and South Asian markets.
• Proven success in building and managing supplier partnerships to drive business growth.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution.
• Proficiency in market analysis and knowledge of industry dynamics.
• Prior experience with Destination Management Companies is advantageous.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and a results-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Skills:
Supplier Management, Negotiations, Contracting (Travel & Hospitality), Market Analysis, Destination Management.