Sourcing Supervisor at Accommodations Plus International
Accommodations Plus International · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Sao Paulo
API is seeking a seasoned professional to join our company in the role of a Sourcing Supervisor.
The position will be based in our São Paulo office. The Sourcing Supervisor’s key responsibilities include: managing the sourcing team members and ensuring the delivery of the high quality destination presentation.
The destination presentation is the end result of the sourcing process and the Sourcing Supervisor will ensure the destination presentation includes correct data, financial reporting, and all available hotel options in the market place.
Essential Functions
The position will be based in our São Paulo office. The Sourcing Supervisor’s key responsibilities include: managing the sourcing team members and ensuring the delivery of the high quality destination presentation.
The destination presentation is the end result of the sourcing process and the Sourcing Supervisor will ensure the destination presentation includes correct data, financial reporting, and all available hotel options in the market place.
Essential Functions
- Oversee, review and sign off (final approval) on the destination presentation(s)from the Sourcing Specialist.
- Monitor, review and ensure the sourcing process and SOPs are followed to allow the best end results. If/when it is not being followed make modifications to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Coach and counsel direct reports on Sourcing’s key policies.
- Research and evaluate long list and suggest hotels to include and/or target for additional negotiations.
- Responsible for examining the destination presentation(s) for accuracy of hotel information. Must ensure collected hotel proposals are properly negotiated for rates, commission and crew benefits.
- Utilize Microsoft products and Adobe to create, update and store collected data.
- Implement improvements to the sourcing process to best serve our clients.
- Other job duties may be assigned to the Sourcing Supervisor when needed, based on the client’s or API’s needs. This will be communicated directly by his/her supervisor.
- Managing Processes
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Strategic Thinking
- Results Driven
- Market Knowledge
- Communication Proficiency
- Associate’s Degree
- Ability to positively present API in customer facing situations.
- Attention to detail and the ability to produce high quality work is a must.
- Strong Microsoft Office computer skills, with emphasis on Excel.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Customer service and client relationship skills.
- Ability to work with and understand diverse cultures here and abroad.
- An organized self-starter who can work proactively and independently.
- Able to multi task and work well under strict deadlines and fast paced environment.
