Sourcing Manager

1w1 week ago

TUI

Luton, GB · Full-time · £45,000 – £65,000

About this role

We're looking for a Sourcing Manager to execute effective sourcing and contracting activities for Rail products or 3rd Party Flight Ancillaries. Ensuring we deliver optimised products that meet customer needs and commercial goals. Establishing strong supplier relationships is key to success.

Collect product requirements from markets and stakeholders to identify opportunities and implement plans for a competitive offering. Negotiate and secure contracts with providers to obtain optimal commercial terms meeting business and customer expectations. Develop sourcing strategies by evaluating market trends and supplier capabilities to maximise revenue.

Collaborate closely with internal teams such as Commercial Flight Product and Ancillary Product Managers for alignment. Build and maintain effective relationships with partners to resolve issues and ensure contract compliance. Work in a dynamic environment where work is something you do, not somewhere you go.

Access the TUI Learning Hub to level-up and shape your career. Broaden your network through intercultural collaboration and global projects. Get involved with local charity and sustainability initiatives like the TUI Care Foundation.

From a workplace to a place to belong, TUI embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. Committed to supporting candidates with disabilities and impairments.

Requirements

Experience in sourcing, contracting, or purchasing, preferably within the travel industry
Negotiation abilities with track record of securing favourable terms
Commercial acumen with ability to assess contract value and identify optimisation opportunities
Working knowledge of rail and/or flight ancillary markets, including pricing models and distribution channels
Analytical capabilities to interpret market and financial data for informed decision-making
Relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities to collaborate effectively across functions
Relevant education in Business, Tourism, Hospitality Management or related field
Communicate fluently in English, with a second language relevant to key markets being a plus

Responsibilities

Collect product requirements from markets and stakeholders to identify opportunities and implement plans ensuring competitive and profitable offering
Negotiate and secure contracts with providers to obtain optimal commercial terms meeting business requirements and customer expectations
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for product area evaluating market trends and supplier capabilities to maximise revenue opportunities
Collaborate closely with internal teams such as Commercial Flight Product and Ancillary Product Managers to ensure alignment
Build and maintain effective relationships with partners to facilitate successful negotiations, resolve issues, and ensure contract compliance
Monitor and report on sourcing KPIs across product area to identify underperformance and drive improvements

Benefits

Attractive remuneration and discretionary bonus schemes
Generous travel benefits
Extensive health & well-being support
Flexible working encouraging healthy work-life balance in a dynamic environment
Access to TUI Learning Hub to level-up and reach ambitions
Opportunities to broaden network through intercultural collaboration and global projects
Involvement in local charity and sustainability initiatives like the TUI Care Foundation