Hotel Sourcing Specialist

Summary/Objective API is seeking a full-time Procurement Specialist - Hotel Sourcing.  The Sourcing Specialist will actively manage the hotel and ground transportation procurement process for our clients. In this role, responsibilities include creating hotel market analyses, identifying industry trends, sourcing multiple destinations, negotiating with hotels and ground transportation providers and tracking financial data. This position is a fully remote opportunity. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Source hotels and collect market data for clients in key destinations. Collect data such as; hotel names, addresses, key contact information and star ratings utilizing internal databases and internet sources.
• Manage the Request for Proposal/Request for Information process through API’s RFP platform, JET, to secure and negotiate rates, special concessions, contract terms and conditions with hotel and ground transportation suppliers.
• Research hotel options and track collected data in Salesforce database.
• Analyze market trends and conditions in order to secure the best possible scenarios for our airlines and hotel partners.
• Create high quality and detailed destination presentations utilizing Microsoft products and Adobe programs that demonstrate savings and meet revenue goals within established deadlines.
• Prepare hotel site inspection scheduling domestically and internationally when required for customers.
• Manage crewmember feedback via our online portal for assigned accounts ensuring complaints/compliments are addressed within airline-specific contracted Service Level Agreement (SLA).

• Fluency in English required.
• Strong problem solving skills
• Detail Oriented
• Negotiation skills
• Able to multitask and work well under strict deadlines and fast paced environment
• Skilled at managing processes
• Ability to positively present API in supplier facing situations
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with and understand diverse cultures here and abroad
• An organized self-starter who can work proactively and independently

Travel Requirements Minimal Position Type and Expected Hours of Work Full time, Monday through Friday, during normal core business hours, some OT expected.  This position is a fully remote opportunity. Supervisory Responsibility None Compensation Good faith hourly rate for this position is $19.50/hour.