Senior Associate - Supply

As a Supply Associate at Pickyourtrail, your role involves managing and optimizing supplier relationships to ensure product quality and maintain supplier performance. You will be responsible for developing strong relationships with travel suppliers, negotiating contracts, monitoring supplier performance, and addressing any issues related to service delivery or quality. Additionally, you will handle the contracting process for new suppliers and renewals, conduct market research to identify opportunities for cost savings, and oversee inventory management to meet client needs. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain strong relationships with travel suppliers such as hotels, airlines, and ground service providers. - Negotiate terms, rates, and contracts with suppliers to secure favorable agreements for the company and clients. - Monitor supplier performance and address any service delivery or quality issues. - Handle the contracting process for new suppliers and renewals, ensuring compliance with company policies. - Conduct market research to identify new suppliers and cost-saving opportunities. - Oversee inventory management to ensure products and services meet client requirements. - Implement and monitor quality control procedures to uphold company standards. - Maintain accurate records of supplier agreements, transactions, and performance metrics. - Identify and recommend improvements to supply chain processes for efficiency and effectiveness. Qualifications Required: - Minimum 2-3 years of work experience in the Travel Industry in a similar role. - Knowledge of at least 2-3 destinations including supplier connections. - Proficiency in speaking at least 2 languages. - Basic knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. About Pickyourtrail: Pickyourtrail, established in 2014, is India's largest online D-I-Y holiday booking platform that allows users to customize their travel experiences. The company collaborates with leading tourism boards and global hospitality partners to offer tailored travel solutions. Pickyourtrail is expanding into the MICE sector to provide expertise to corporate clients and deliver personalized travel experiences. (Note: Any additional details of the company were not present in the provided job description),