Hotel Sourcing Specialist
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Summary/Objective<br><br>API is seeking a full-time Procurement Specialist - Hotel Sourcing. 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.<br><br>This position is a fully remote opportunity.<br><br>Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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. </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Research hotel options and track collected data in Salesforce database.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Analyze market trends and conditions in order to secure the best possible scenarios for our airlines and hotel partners.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Create high quality and detailed destination presentations utilizing Microsoft products and Adobe programs that demonstrate savings and meet revenue goals within established deadlines.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Prepare hotel site inspection scheduling domestically and internationally when required for customers.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Manage crewmember feedback via our online portal for assigned accounts ensuring complaints/compliments are addressed within airline-specific contracted Service Level Agreement (SLA).</span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Competencies </span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fluency in English required.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong problem solving skills</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Detail Oriented</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Negotiation skills</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Able to multitask and work well under strict deadlines and fast paced environment </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Skilled at managing processes</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to positively present API in supplier facing situations</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Verbal and written communication skills</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to work with and understand diverse cultures here and abroad</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An organized self-starter who can work proactively and independently</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Travel Requirements</b><br>Minimal<br><br><strong>Position Type and Expected Hours of Work</strong><br>Full time, Monday through Friday, during normal core business hours, some OT expected. <em>This position is a fully remote opportunity.</em><br><br><b>Supervisory Responsibility</b><br>None<br><br><b>Compensation</b><br>Good faith hourly rate for this position is $19.50/hour.</span></span></p><p><span style="\"font-size:12px\""><span style="\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\""><strong>Who We Are</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="\"font-size:12px\""><span style="\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"">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. We are looking for dynamic, creative, and tech savvy individuals to join our team. If you are passionate about hard work, providing impeccable service, technology, and solutions to our clients then API may be a great fit for you!</span></span></p> <p><span style="\"font-size:12px\""><span style="\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\""><strong>Other Duties</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="\"font-size:12px\""><span style="\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"">Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time according to business needs.</span></span></p> <p><span style="\"font-size:12px\""><span style="\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"">The performance of additional responsibilities if you are designated as a Data Protection Champion (DPC), Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) or Information Assurance Accounting Officer (IAAO).</span></span></p> <p><span style="\"font-size:12px\""><span style="\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\""><strong>Work Environment</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="\"font-size:12px\""><span style="\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"">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.</span></span></p> <p><span style="\"font-size:12px\""><span style="\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\""><strong>Physical Demands</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="\"font-size:12px\""><span style="\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"">The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.</span></span></p> <p><span style="\"font-size:12px\""><span style="\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\""><strong>AAP/EEO Statement</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="\"font-size:12px\""><span style="\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"">Accommodations Plus International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived 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. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.</span></span></p>