Contracting Manager, Middle East & North Africa
Core
Strategic mastermind sourcing, negotiating, and building supplier relationships across the Middle East & North Africa region for a small group travel company.
Role type
Senior regional contracting manager (travel industry)
Builds
Regional purchasing plans, vendor agreements, and supplier partnerships for travel operations
Domain
Travel & Tourism / Contract Management
Required skills
Regional buying strategy, vendor sourcing, contract lifecycle management, team leadership, financial reporting, risk mitigation, sustainability integration, multi-language communication
Preferred skills
Advanced contract management systems proficiency, deep knowledge of global tourism markets
Technologies
Contract management systems, internal tracking software, advanced 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, manage regional travel budget and financial reports, partner with Legal for compliance and governance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership