Contracting Manager (Asia Pacific) - South Bank, QLD
Core
Securing competitive direct contracts for hotels, transfers, tours, and experiences across the APAC region to drive margin growth and ensure brand competitiveness.
Role type
Contracting Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Direct supplier contracts for leisure travel products
Domain
Travel & Tourism / Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (contracts)
Required skills
Strategic negotiation, supplier relationship management, commercial analysis, market intelligence, contract compliance, data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Wholesale/retail/travel industry experience, experience with booking platforms (Helio, Salesforce, HotelHub, Gimmonix)
Technologies
Helio, Salesforce, HotelHub, Gimmonix
Responsibilities
Oversee sourcing and contracting for hotel, transfer, tour, and experience suppliers; Secure competitive rates and contract terms; Manage supplier relationships and performance reviews; Monitor commercial metrics (TCM, win/direct percentage); Provide commercial insights to Revenue Management; Collaborate with Operations, Distribution, and Technology teams; Ensure legal, risk, and compliance adherence; Drive process improvement initiatives
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC