Sourcing Specialist

Overview

The Sourcing Specialist will work directly under the supervision of the Client Delivery, Director. The Sourcing Specialist will actively manage the hotel and ground transportation procurement process for our existing client relationships. In this role, responsibilities include creating hotel market analyses, identifying industry trends, sourcing multiple destinations, negotiating with hotels and ground transportation providers and tracking financials on Excel.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sourcing hotels and collecting market data for clients in key destinations. Data collection includes hotel names, addresses, key contacts’ email addresses, and star ratings using internal databases and internet sources
• Manage the Request for Proposal/Request for Information process through API’s platform, JETRFP, to secure and negotiate rates, special concessions, contract terms and conditions with hotel and ground transportation suppliers
• Research hotel options and track collected data in Salesforce database
• Analyze market trends to secure the best possible scenarios for airlines and hotel partners
• Create high-quality and detailed destination presentations (utilizing Microsoft products and Adobe programs) that include submitted proposals demonstrating savings and meeting revenue goals within established deadlines
• Adapt to changing dynamics of airline schedules or unforeseen situations with quick market analyses and sourcing requirements
• Prepare hotel site inspection scheduling domestically and internationally when required for customers
• Other duties may be assigned to the sourcing specialist as needed, based on client or API needs, communicated by the supervisor

• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Building Relationships
• Business Acumen
• Strategic Thinking
• Results Driven
• Negotiation
• Managing Processes
• Market Knowledge
• Communication Proficiency

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree (ongoing) from an accredited college or university
• At least 1 year travel industry experience, working closely with airlines and/or hotels
• Strong computer skills, with emphasis on Microsoft Office products especially Excel
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• English, Portuguese and Spanish fluency (oral and written)
• Customer service skills
• Flexible to work after-hours based on business demand
• Attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality work
• Ability to understand and work with diverse cultures
• Organized self-starter who can effectively manage workload in a fast-paced atmosphere and meet goals
• Able to multi-task and work well under strict deadlines

API is the global leader for crew accommodation solutions, and we are changing the way businesses manage travel. Our technology platform streamlines the entire crew planning process, making day-to-day operations more efficient and elevating the crew layover experience. API’s proprietary technology, mobile solutions and our experienced team are positioned to offer our clients a complete, end-to-end platform that integrates seamlessly into their process.

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Accommodations Plus International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.