Product and Purchasing Manager
- Employer
- C&M Travel Recruitment Ltd
- Location
- Homeworking
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- 25 Nov 2024
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- Sector
- Tour Operator
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Job function
- Product
Product & Purchasing Manager- Sussex/Hybrid. A fantastic opportunity to join a specialist tour operator focused on educational school trips worldwide. They are passionate about creating enriching experiences for students and are looking for a dynamic individual to help them grow.
Product & Purchasing Manager Responsibilities
- Leading and managing the product and purchasing team
- Developing and implementing strategies to maximize commercial performance
- Negotiate competitive rates and commercial terms with local suppliers for specific geographic regions
- Oversee health and safety audits, ensuring adherence to School Travel Forum guidelines
- Collaborate with internal departments (sales, commercial, operations, etc.)
- Travel to destinations as needed.
Product & Purchasing Manager Skills Required
- Previous experience in a similar role within school or group travel
- Strong destination knowledge in Europe and/or the USA
- Proven management skills with experience leading a team
- Creative, innovative, motivated, and possess a can-do attitude
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills
- Fluency in a European language is a plus
- Ability to travel occasionally
- A clean driving license
Product & Purchasing Manager Additional Details
- Competitive Salary
- Benefits include 21days holidays + bank holidays, pension scheme, learning and development days
- Hybrid in Sussex working 3 days in the office and 2 days remote
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We grow our business through referrals, so please don't keep us to yourself. If you think we're doing a good job and know of someone who would benefit from our services, please pass on their name and number to me and I promise we will follow it up. Many thanks.
C&M Travel Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all candidates. For more opportunities, please visit www.candm.co.uk
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