Sourcing Specialist (Hybrid)
Aston Carter
Posted Thursday, September 26, 2024
Posting ID: JP-004775799
Melville, NY
Hiring a Sourcing Specialist!
The Sourcing Specialist will actively manage the hotel and ground transportation procurement process for clients!
Responsibilities include: creating hotel market analyses, identifying industry trends, sourcing multiple destinations, negotiating with hotels and ground transportation providers, and tracking financial data.
Key duties involve sourcing hotels and collecting market data for clients in key destinations.
- This includes gathering information such as hotel names, addresses, key contact information, and star ratings utilizing internal databases and internet sources.
- The role also involves managing the Request for Proposal/Request for Information process through the RFP platform, JET, to secure and negotiate rates, special concessions, and contract terms with hotel and ground transportation suppliers.
Hard Skills
- Hotel market analysis
- Negotiation with hotels and ground transportation providers
- Data collection using internal databases and internet sources
- Managing RFP/RFI processes through JET platform
- Researching hotel options
- Tracking data in Salesforce
- Analyzing market trends and conditions
- Creating presentations using Microsoft products and Adobe programs
Soft Skills
- Adaptability to changing situations
- Self-management and accountability
- Strong communication skills (Bilingual in French is a strong plus)
Work Site
This is a HYBRID position requiring some days on-site in Melville!
** 3 days on site. **
$19.50 an hour
Work Environment
Hours are from 9am to 5pm. The office setting is a cubical environment with a team of 30!!!
Compensation:$19.5
Contact Information
Email: dercruz@astoncarter.com
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.