Contract manager

We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to join a highly reputable travel company, hybrid working model in the Kent area. Exciting role for an existing buyer or contract manager seeking a rewarding career with a forward thinking travel company. The Contract Manager will be responsible for building, nurturing, and maintaining partnerships with key suppliers. Contract Manager ndash; Key Responsibilities * Direct responsibility for all relevant contracting and buying activities for agreed regions, hotels and attractions. * Building, developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing suppliers. * Securing contracts in line with the purchasing directive for each brand, in the designated geographic regions. * Working in line with our marketing department to meet promotional deadlines. * Responsible for product training on contracted hotels and itineraries to the respective commercial teams. Contract Manager ndash; Essential Requirements: * Proven track record in working with hotels and attractions that includes relationship building along with successful negotiation and troubleshooting in a broad range of categories and destinations. * A high degree of commercial and strategic awareness * Well-travelled, with knowledge of European and UK core contracting areas desirable. * Foreign Languages (German/French a preference) and existing supplier contacts ndash; ideal but not essential. * Current driving licence with the ability and knowledge to travel extensively to designated contracting. * Proven track record buying for group travel in both B2B and B2C travel sectors. Contract Manager ndash; Benefits: * Salary negotiable depending on experience * Pension * Hybrid working * Free Parking on Site * Training and development * Relaxed office environment and casual dress code * Travel concessions and more