Airline Sourcing Manager
Your role
General - Procurement - P2 - USAWhat you'll be doing
Description
The Airline Sourcing Manager will be responsible for conducting market research to write intel reports and run market RFPs for airline and cruise line clients’ accommodations and transport needs for crew, DPAX (distressed passengers) and universal rates. The Airline Sourcing Manager will handle and coordinate multiple projects (RFPs) in an efficient and timely manner by taking ownership of each task assigned. In addition, the Airline Sourcing Manager will liaise with other departments to ensure a swift, consistent and accurate handover of hotel options for the client.
Role Responsibilities
- Conduct market research, property analysis and market RFPs consistent with each clients’ specifications for crew accommodations
- Negotiate RFP terms and rates (crew, DPAX, URA-both hotels and transport)
- Complete contracting phase for DPAX hotels and transport, and URAs
- Monitor markets for price changes and escalate risk and opportunities, becoming a hotel market expert in assigned region
- Develop pricing comparatives and perform analysis to present final hotel/transport options
- Compose market intel reports for smaller cities to accompany the final report
- Identify savings and revenue potential in markets
- Effectively communicate with both internal and external customers
- Correctly vet hotels/transport vendors to comply with each clients’ vetting criteria
- Prepare, deliver and present all required deliverables
- Participate in product development by sharing feedback and user reviews
- In-depth understanding of the needs of client’s operations as well as understanding their accommodation requirements
- Establish strong relationships with hotel and transportations vendors
- Ensure the accuracy of all work prior to handover
- Continuous follow-up with Account Management until business has been placed
- Complete and negotiate Fee Agreements as needed and per client
- Maintain an understanding and working knowledge of hotel brands and management companies
- Compile and submit assigned reports-monthly time tracker
- Maintain contact database within RFP tools
- Manage market escalations as assigned
- Work to meet departmental published goals and performance standards
- Complete additional tasks as assigned
- Travel and conduct hotel site visits as assigned
Qualifications & Skills
- Solid knowledge and understanding of both the Aviation and Hospitality industries
- Excellent people skills and a customer-focused approach to establish partnerships/alliances
- Excellent time management prioritization and follow-up skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong financial acumen and attention to detail
- Excellent computer skills-with high-level proficiency for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Slack, Zoom
- Ability to learn new platforms/tools
- Trilingual a plus-(English, Spanish, Portuguese)-Bilingual required (English/Spanish)
About Corpay
About Corpay
Corpay is a global technology organization that is leading the future of commercial payments with a culture of innovation that drives us to constantly create new and better ways to pay. Our specialized payment solutions help businesses control, simplify, and secure payment for fuel, general payables, toll and lodging expenses. Millions of people in over 80 countries around the world use our solutions for their payments.
At Corpay, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where employees are valued for their diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion strengthen our teams, drive innovation, and support our continued success globally.
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