Senior Sourcing Manager

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🔥 39 minutes ago

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🛒 Procurement

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Internova Travel Group

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 2008

📦 Logistics

🏨 Hospitality

✈️ Travel

Logistics • Hospitality • Travel

Internova Travel Group is a prominent travel services company specializing in providing a range of travel-related solutions. The company offers services such as leisure travel, corporate travel management, and cruise travel, catering to diverse client needs. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and innovative travel experiences, Internova aims to enhance the way people travel and explore the world.

📋 Description

• Lead venue sourcing for complex, high-value client meetings and events • Act as a strategic advisor, aligning sourcing decisions with client objectives and business goals • Develop and own end-to-end sourcing strategies • Use Cvent and other tools to manage RFPs and gather venue proposals • Conduct site inspections and negotiate contracts aligned with ALTOUR and client interests • Oversee venue contracting and ensure smooth hand-off to Meeting Planners for execution • Maintain and communicate accurate venue-related budget data for client decision-making and financial reporting • Ensure timely and accurate data entry in Cvent and other internal systems • Provide financial inputs to support project close-out • Collaborate with Sales, Planning, Finance, and Event Technology teams • Stay current on sourcing trends and mentor others • Participate in supplier education, including familiarization trips and seminars • Stay informed on ALTOUR supplier agreements and sourcing best practices • Lead training initiatives and support onboarding or upskilling of junior teammates • Foster a positive, collaborative team environment • Motivate and influence peers to achieve business goals • Serve as a sourcing subject matter expert and informal mentor

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years related experience in the meeting and events industry with sourcing focus • 3-4 years planning high profile programs, preferably with sourcing focus • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience • Deep understanding of meetings and incentive planning with a strong focus on venue sourcing • Ability to align sourcing strategy with client business objectives, brand standards, and budget parameters • Proven ability to manage multiple, high-complexity projects with competing priorities and deadlines • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for budgets, proposals, and reporting • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving problems under tight timelines • Skilled at building trust with clients, including senior stakeholders and executive-level contacts • Exceptional negotiation and communication skills • Collaborative team player able to work cross-functionally and independently • Passion for mentorship and knowledge-sharing • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams • Proficient in Cvent for RFP management, proposal review, and contract negotiations • Comfortable working in CRM, budget management, and sourcing intelligence platforms • Preferred: Experience using SmartSheet or similar tools for project tracking, reporting, and task management

🏖️ Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per calendar year, incrementally increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays • Staff Discounts with Perkbox • AVIVA Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Programmes/Well-being value added benefits for you and your family • Private Medical Insurance • Private Dental Health • Group Income Protection Cover • Group Pension Plan • Eligible for a discretionary 5% bonus program based on the company’s financial goal achievement and individual performance