Contracting Manager

At Intrepid Travel, we strive to inspire, create, share, and lead the best travel experiences ever. With over 35 years of experience, we take pride in being a certified B Corp and offering hundreds of trips in over 100 countries. We are looking for individuals who embody the spirit of Intrepid - individuals who are passionate about creating incredible travel experiences. As a Contracting Manager in our brilliant Contracting team, you will play a crucial role in securing the best deals, negotiating competitive rates, and fostering trusted relationships with our local suppliers. Working closely with our Global Contracting team, you will implement procurement and pricing practices within our India Country Office. Your responsibilities will include providing training and support to the Contracting team, ensuring continuous improvement, maintaining clear communication, and overseeing the management and accuracy of contracts and supplier records to provide updated information for our sales and operational teams. If you are someone who enjoys negotiating contract terms and building strong partnerships, we would love to hear from you! This full-time permanent position is based in our office in New Delhi, India. Some of the essential experience we are looking for includes: - Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement, contracting, negotiation, and product development. - Strong knowledge of local products, suppliers, destinations, and the travel industry. - Excellent pricing, analytical, and negotiation skills. - Proficiency in computer systems and maintaining accurate and organized records. As an advocate for Purpose & Sustainability, you will also be instrumental in building great relationships while upholding our values. At Intrepid, we embrace diversity and believe that it makes us a stronger business. With employees from 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We support a culture where people can be themselves, including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ individuals, persons with disabilities, individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, and people of different ethnicities, races, and religions. We value and prioritize the rewarding and development of our employees. Some of the work perks we offer include: - Flexible work options, including work-from-home and "work from anywhere" options for 4 weeks a year. - A complimentary Intrepid trip every year, along with generous discounts for families and close friends. - 5 additional days of leave annually for use on Intrepid trips. - A minimum of 10 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents, in addition to other leave provisions. - Access to e-learning platforms, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs. - 20 hours of volunteer leave annually to support causes important to you. - Employee Assistance Program, offering 24/7 counselling services for you and your family. Our values - Real, Together, Ambitious, Impactful - are the foundation of our success, brought to life by our dedicated employees and the work they do every day. Ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion is a key aspect of our recruitment process at Intrepid. If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit your application, please reach out to careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and specific accommodations needed, and we will be in touch to support your application.,