Product Procurement Lead

Product Procurement Lead - Cap TownFull job descriptionAbout Us:TourAxis specialises in building innovative travel brands and platforms. We aim to bring new and innovative travel products, services, technology platforms, and companies, growing these ideas from conception to start-up and scaleup phases. Our portfolio of brands includes Expat Explore, Group Tour Shop, Rail Rocker, PlugPlug, and more. As we continue to grow and expand our product and procurement, we seek a highly skilled and experienced Product Procurement Lead based in our Cape Town office. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our values, culture, and everyday practices.Our Core Values:Our values shape the way we work and define the people we want to join us on our incredible and exciting journey ahead of us:· Always Ready to Help· Being Trustworthy· Solutions Before Problems· Family-Style Hosting· Show respect, Earn RespectThe Opportunity:An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product Procurement Lead to join our team in Cape Town.Work within the Procurement Team responsible for contracting hotels, local services and experiences. The successful candidate will be responsible for commercial contracts making sure TourAxis has the most competitive rates and conditions for each of its brands in the designated geographical area. Existing relationships with (hotel) suppliers need to be maintained and new partners will need to be sourced. Professional and swift support and advice need to be provided to peers.Key Duties & Responsibilities (in no specific order)· Negotiate and contract a portfolio of hotels with exclusive rates, conditions, and inventory· Be the expert of your assigned region by having in-depth knowledge and understanding of your regional market and destination· Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and various partners· Excellent knowledge of the hubs such as the hotel groups, the attractions, etc· Develop and ensure good relations with peers and colleagues in the different internal processes· Represent TourAxis at Trade Shows and other events as and when required· Experience and ability to build products that are commercially successful· Understand client needs and wants· You are able to research products, visit suppliers· Ability to build relationships and KPIsKey Relationships· Hotel partners· Local services and experience suppliers· Product· Finance· Brand Managers· Operations ManagementRequired Skills, Experience & Qualifications· Experience in hospitality management is strongly preferred· 2+ years of experience in hotel / supplier contracting or a similar role.· Proven track record of negotiating competitive agreements· Strong understanding of the hospitality industry· Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with hotel managers and other industry professionals· Exceptional negotiation skills with the ability to interact and influence at all levels of an organisation including hotel management and owners· Strong commercial skills· Able to work to deadlines independently in a fast-paced and ‘scaling-up’ environment· Excellent written and verbal communication including high proficiency of verbal and written EnglishYou will Enjoy· Collaborating with smart, engaging people in an inspiring company, passionate about travel· Working as one team towards our goal to financial excellence· Growing and learning continuously with loads of encouragement and support· Taking calculated risks as we navigate our growth challenges· Flexible working practices enabling your best delivery· Being autonomous and empowering to leadBenefits· A competitive remuneration package and annual leave· Enviable company culture focused on our core values – we’ve put time into getting our work culture just right!· Regular team social events, company wide recognition, etc· Opportunities to innovate· Well-being app “Ollie Health”· Statutory Pension enrolment· Company equipment for business useEqual Opportunity EmployerTourAxis is an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be considered for other roles within our organization in the future.Important DisclaimerTourAxis does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions from agency recruiters without prior established engagement. No fees will be paid in the event a candidate is submitted by a recruiter without an established agreement in place is hired; such introductions will be deemed the sole property of TourAxis. TourAxis is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under any domestic, UK, European or international jurisdictional laws and regulations.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentExperience:Travel/Hospitality: 2 years (Preferred)Location:Cape Town, Western Cape (Required)Willingness to travel:25% (Preferred)