Summary/Objective
The Sourcing Specialist will actively manage the hotel and ground transportation procurement process for our clients. In this role, responsibilities include creating hotel market analyses, identifying industry trends, sourcing multiple destinations, negotiating with hotels and ground transportation providers and tracking financial data.
This position is an on-site hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days at our location, with the initial few weeks of training exclusively in office.
Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Source hotels and collect market data for clients in key destinations. Collect data such as; hotel names, addresses, key contact information and star ratings utilizing internal databases and internet sources.
- Manage the Request for Proposal/Request for Information process through API’s RFP platform, JET, 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 and conditions in order to secure the best possible scenarios for our airlines and hotel partners.
- Create high quality and detailed destination presentations utilizing Microsoft products and Adobe programs that demonstrate savings and meet revenue goals within established deadlines.
- Prepare hotel site inspection scheduling domestically and internationally when required for customers.
- Manage crewmember feedback via our online portal for assigned accounts ensuring complaints/compliments are addressed within airline-specific contracted Service Level Agreement (SLA).
Competencies
- Fluency in English required.
- Strong problem solving skills
- Detail Oriented
- Negotiation skills
- Able to multitask and work well under strict deadlines and fast paced environment
- Skilled at managing processes
- Ability to positively present API in supplier facing situations
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work with and understand diverse cultures here and abroad
- An organized self-starter who can work proactively and independently
Travel Requirements
Minimal
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Full time, Monday through Friday, during normal core business hours, some OT expected. This position is an on-site hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days at our location, with the initial few weeks of training exclusively in office.
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Compensation
Good faith hourly rate for this position is $19.50/hour.
What We Do
As the worldwide leader in crew accommodation solutions for over 35 years, API uses proprietary technology, unique software solutions, and our highly experienced team to make sure over 20,000 crew members from more than 90 airlines rest comfortably every night.
API’s end-to-end technology platform will transform the way airlines manage crew travel.
o Mobile platform, MyCrewCare
o Sourcing & Contracting
o Crew Planning
o Daily Operations & IROPS
o Distressed Passenger
o Billing & Reconciliation
o Business Analytics
Offering global support with 24 locations worldwide & Operations Centers in New York, Hong Kong, London and Sao Paolo –making API the only accommodation partner with global teams ready and able to assist 24/7.
Visit www.apiglobalsolutions.com to learn more or send us a LinkedIn message!
