Contracting Manager, Middle East & North Africa
Core
Strategic mastermind sourcing, negotiating, and building supplier relationships for a small group travel company across the Middle East & North Africa region.
Role type
Senior regional contracting manager (travel industry)
Builds
Regional vendor agreements, supplier partnerships, and travel procurement operations
Domain
Travel & Tourism / Contract Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Regional buying strategy, vendor sourcing, contract lifecycle management, team leadership, financial reporting, risk mitigation, sustainability integration, cross-functional training
Preferred skills
Advanced proficiency in contract management systems, internal tracking software, and financial reporting tools
Technologies
Contract management systems, internal tracking software, financial reporting tools
Responsibilities
Develop and execute regional purchasing plans; source new vendors and manage relationships; manage end-to-end contract lifecycle; lead and mentor the regional buying team; provide cross-functional training on contracting best practices; manage regional travel budget and track expenditures; partner with Legal to ensure compliance and maintain contract repository
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership