Meetings Management Sourcing/Procurement Manager (Remote)

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Meetings Management Sourcing/Procurement Manager (Remote)

Full time, United States

Candidates must be willing to work Pacific or Mountain time zone hours

 

You will be accountable for creating and submitting proposal requests (RFPs) and sourcing and contracting hotels, venues, and ground transportation providers.

The Sourcing Manager, Groups, is accountable for consulting clients and scheduling site inspections to ensure we provide the best results for our client's meetings and events.  You will act as the SME (Subject Matter Expert), recommending venues, contracting terms, and best practices.

 

As a Meetings Management Sourcing/Procurement Manager , you will

 

• Work with the client to understand the meeting goals and objectives, the sleeping room, and space requirements. Be consultative in your approach.
• Make recommendations based on supplier relationships, budget, location, availability, goals, and objectives.
• Distribute, monitor, and analyze supplier Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for client meeting needs.
• Negotiate contracts for the best possible prices and concessions to meet savings expectations on meeting spend.
• Source preferred ground transportation providers and provide proposals to the group.
• Manage amendments and cancellation requests efficiently.
• Keep abreast of new destination options, well-priced seasonal destination options, and “hot date” offerings.
• Enter and update contracted details and negotiated savings in CVENT.
• Monitor hotel penalties for rebooking opportunities.
• Adhere to client compliance and performance management SLAs.
• Provide excellent customer service.

 

About you

 

• Travel industry and destination knowledge is a plus
• CVENT experience is required; certification is preferred
• International experience a plus
• Pharma/Medical Device experience a plus
• CMP, CMM, HMCC or CMP-HC a plus
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent work experience
• Proven hotel sourcing & contracting, meetings management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Windows platform

 

About us 

We’re a market leader in travel management: We help people and companies travel smart and achieve more, and our clients include some of the world’s best-known and most innovative business and consumer brands. We operate in more than 100 countries, and the majority of our 10,000+ people work virtually (because a 10-second commute usually makes awesome sense). We’re committed to sustainability and to driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Learn more about BCD Travel.  

 

Your life at BCD 

 

Working at BCD means connecting, collaborating and celebrating. You’ll be part of a virtual, dynamic and flexible work environment that fosters a good work-life balance so you can focus on what makes you happy. But don’t just take our word for it! Hear why people join BCD and more about the great perks of