.API is seeking a full-time Sourcing Specialist to manage the hotel and ground transportation procurement process and produce high-quality destination presentations for our cruise line client.
This position is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days at our headquarters in Melville, NY after 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 and collect hotel data in key destinations
- Manage the Request for Proposal process
- Secure and negotiate rates, services and amenities with hotels and ground transportation suppliers
- Analyze market trends
- Produce high quality and details destination presentations
- Manage crewmember feedback
Required Skills, Education and Experience
- Fluent in English
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to multi-task and work under strict deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and integrative negotiation skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work with diverse cultures
- Salesforce experience a plus, but not required
- Hotel experience preferred
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 hybrid with a minimum of 3 days at our headquarters in Melville, NY after the initial few weeks of training exclusively in office.
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Compensation
Good faith hourly rate for this position is $19.50/hour.
Top Skills
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!
