Sourcing Analyst

HBX Group is the world’s leading technology partner, connecting and empowering the world of travel. We’re game-changers, disruptors, the people who bring together local and global brands in accommodation, transport, activities and payments through our network of 300,000 hotels worldwide, 60,000 hard to reach high value clients such as tour operators, travel agents and loyalty schemes across 140 source markets. We are tech-driven, with a customer-first philosophy, and commercial teams whose knowledge and relationships on the ground are second to none. And of course we have an amazing team! Our people, Team HBX Group, are the beating heart of the company who we encourage to ‘move fast, dream big and make the difference’ every day. In fact, we believe that it is tech + data + people that truly sets us apart in the market, alongside our ‘global approach, local touch’ mentality. We’re headquartered in Palma, Mallorca and employ around 3,500 people worldwide.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Sourcing COE Analyst in Sourcing COE plays a critical role in driving data-driven decision-making, improving processes, optimizing sourcing performance and operational efficiency by providing actionable insights through data analysis.

This role contributes to enhancing the overall value and competitiveness of the company´s sourcing strategies

This role will be involved in complex end-to-end sourcing initiatives, ensuring high quality of output in a timely manner. This involves working very closely with Sourcing teams to design, launch, report and track success of the specific initiatives.

Responsibilities

Data Analysis, reporting and presenting

• Provide support to Sourcing COE through rigorous and deep analysis that facilitates understanding root causes & actions to be taken. Identify best practices, share, and reapply across the organization.

• Develop presentations with conceptual and/or quantitative analysis that facilitate top management decision making.

Support adoption of best practices and tools within Sourcing CoE

• Design, monitor and analyze user adoption heatmap

• Work closely with Sourcing WoW strategy lead, to identify gaps and reinforcement required

• Work closely with sourcing regions to collect ideas, best practices or business needs to further analyze it´s business impact

Market research & Benchmarking

• Conduct market research to stay up to date on trends, pricing and best practices in travel sector

• Conduct thorough market research on partner´s priorities, needs and preferences

• Measure and track partner engagement on our Value proposition

• Conduct thorough market research on digital channels available

Sourcing Tech Road Map

• Business impact assessment to support prioritization on any feature development that requires technology in close cooperation with sourcing regions, Commercial enablement teams and line manager

• Coordination for any Proof of concept and testing required in Sourcing

Requirements

Skills:

• Strong problem solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job

• Skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams in a matrix organization

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  (This role requires a constant communication with the regional sourcing leaders)

• Well organized, ability to manage multitask roles & Prioritize

• Strong project management skills as the role requires coordination with product managers for all key tools to be used by Sourcing

• Analytical and conceptual skills to implement the tools and its adoption

• Overall understanding of the business to priortise needs aligned with company strategy

Experience:

• Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in company tools will be a plus

• Sourcing frontline experience it’s a plus to be able to relate internal tools to business decisions

• Experience in Project management it’s a plus as it will support the coordination with product managemnet later on

• Proven work experience in product management or within product roles (Contracting, revenue or yielding)

• Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle

• Proven ability to develop product and marketing strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to Sourcing teams (contracting and yielding teams)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's and/or University Degree

You will have the opportunity to work for a company that is going through significant change in becoming the world´s leading travel services provider. We are looking for people that are ready to ride the wave in this exciting journey.

As well as an attractive benefits package you will be able to work: 

• Within an innovative, engaging and multicultural environment.

• Have the opportunity to build strong and lasting business relationships and friendships from around the world.

• Have the opportunity in developing your career locally or within one of our beautiful working locations across the globe.