Sr. Officer - Chains

  About the job:
We are looking for a data driven Senior Officer to manage the dynamic hotel chain and connectivity portfolio. The role focuses on day-to-day operational tasks and effectively maintains our internal tracking tools.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute & prioritize mapping for supplier activation
• Conduct price and availability analysis and act on findings both internally and externally
• Coordinate onboarding of supplier in line with company priorities, making sure all administrative requirements are in place
• Responsible for assisting the team with all administrative and data related processes and tasks, as well as responding to supplier partner inquiries
• Work closely with other departments where additional input is needed to complete internal projects/support suppliers' requirements
• Maintain and update data sheets, performance reports and suppliers meeting data requirements
• Maintain and update salesforce to keep up to date information about suppliers
• Conduct market analysis to explore supplier opportunities and identify, vet, and approve additional suppliers to minimize operational risk for the company
• Research and provide information on accommodation industry procurement trends and best practices
• Support the management in executing the sourcing plan

Profile requirements:

•  A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Prior experience in managing Accommodation/Hotel Chains operations is preferred, especially in a travel services environment in a similar sized organization
• Basic understanding of the tourism / hospitality landscape in the region
• Relationship management skills
• Time efficient and Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency on Microsoft office applications and G Suite
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and scenario analysis
• Experience in Tableau or Salesforce is a plus
• Fluent written and spoken English essential

Good to have:

• Experience in Travel industry
• UAE driving license

Being you @ Almosafer:
At Almosafer we strongly believe in diversity and equal opportunities for all candidates. We do not discriminate based on any characteristic and follow fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Join our inclusive work environment.