About Kuoni Tumlare

At Kuoni Tumlare, we deliver truly inspiring and innovative solutions and experiences that create value both for our Partners and Society at large. Our wide portfolio of products and solutions is built on 100+ years of destination management experience. Our solutions include series tours, technical visits, educational tours, Japanspecialist travel consulting, as well as meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions. Our product portfolio includes MyBus excursions at destinations as well as guaranteed departure tours devised and delivered by our Seat-in-Coach specialists, Europamundo (EMV) and MyBus Landcruise. We cater to a wide range of customer needs in close collaboration with our trusted suppliers and powered by our team of destinations experts - enabling us to make a real difference to the world.

About the Business

Our Destination Management services form the core of our business. We take care of everything from ground support, hotel bookings, sightseeing, restaurants, and local guides; all while providing 24/7 customer support so that travelers from over 50 countries can enjoy memorable travel experiences worry free.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and hard working professional to expand their career in tourism. We need someone friendly who can build relationships and has the know how to negotiate us the best deals! Kuoni Tumlare are committed to our staff and their development and you will be presented with a wealth of learning opportunities in an autonomous and fast paced role.

As Junior Procurement Manager you will be in charge of a portfolio :

Of in-destination land services (Restaurants, Tourist Attractions, Guides, Excursions).

You will meet suppliers in order to build strong relationships and be able to deliver products

That are competitive and suitable to customers throughout different demand and market.

As Junior Procurement Manager DS you will

. Report to the DM Manager in your region

. Coordinate & Work closely with the other

. Procurement Manager In your destination

. Align & Support the Operation Team responsible for your destination

Key activities

. Contract in your assigned destination and applying the company’s market -leading Procurement Strategy and Guidelines

. Ensure rate competitiveness of your portfolio

. Promote use of our internal SupplierNet and e- billing

. Reach Special / Exclusive agreement ( override deals, marketing contribution)

. Ensure all business activities comply with relevant financial, legislative, legals demands and Ethical standards of the organization

Knowledge , Skills and experience

. Higher Education in Tourism or Business development or Revenue Management

. Strong Communication Skills ( written/ spoken ) English for business level

. Personal Leadership, ability to work independently and managing your time and meet deadlines

. IT proficiency including Good Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Personal Characteristics

. Ability to cope with different levels of stress

. Excellent Communicator

. Good knowledge of Destination France

. Open mind and ready to learn