Contracting Manager - Hotels

This role is pivotal in ensuring cost\-effective, high\-quality accommodation and travel services for international group clients. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, negotiate hotel contracts, and support the smooth delivery of complex group itineraries. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead hotel contracting and purchasing activities for our B2B travel partners * Negotiate rates, allocations, and terms with hotel suppliers across Middleast \& South East Asia (predominantly Arabic\-speaking territories) * Build and maintain strong relationships with senior\-level service providers * Monitor availability, pricing, and supplier performance * Analyse market trends to inform purchasing strategies * Ensure purchasing activity aligns with budgets and company policies * Maintain accurate procurement records and contracts * Collaborate closely with operations, sales, and finance teams * Support wider purchasing and operational needs as required **Skills \& Experience Required** * Minimum 4 years' experience in travel, tourism, or hospitality * Proven negotiation experience within the hotel industry * Existing contacts within the hotel and tourism sector * Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines * Tenacious, results\-driven approach with sound commercial judgement * High level of attention to detail and strong problem\-solving ability * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills * Fluent in English (additional languages an advantage) * Confident IT skills, including Excel and Microsoft Office **Personal Attributes** * Flexible team player willing to support other departments * Comfortable working in a fast\-paced, deadline\-driven environment * Professional, proactive, and commercially minded **What's Offered** * Opportunity to join a respected and growing B2B specialist * Competitive salary depending on experience * Key role with autonomy and influence over purchasing strategy * Long\-term career progression as the business evolves