Company Description
AC Group, established in 1999 (formerly AC Tours), is a well‑known European inbound travel company with a strong reputation for first‑class service in both group and FIT travel. Operating under one umbrella with three distinct brands, the company offers diverse travel solutions across UK, Ireland and France.
Role Description
The Accommodation Procurement Manager is a full‑time, hybrid role based in Greater London, with flexibility to work from home part of the week. This role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and securing hotel and accommodation contracts, ensuring competitive rates, availability, and quality standards. Day‑to‑day tasks include identifying and evaluating new accommodation suppliers, managing existing supplier relationships, and conducting regular performance and rate reviews. The role also involves collaborating closely with product, operations, and sales teams to understand forecasted demand, ensuring inventory and terms support commercial goals and client expectations. The Accommodation Procurement Manager will monitor market trends, maintain accurate contract and rate data, and support the resolution of any supplier‑related service or contractual issues.
Qualifications
- Strong procurement and accommodation sourcing experience, including solid skills in Procurement and Supplier Evaluation for hotels and related services.
- Proven capability in Contract Negotiation and Contract Management, with a track record of securing favourable rates, terms, and conditions.
- Demonstrated Analytical Skills to assess supplier performance, analyse rate competitiveness, and support data‑driven decision‑making.
- Experience in travel, tourism, or hospitality (particularly group or inbound travel) is highly beneficial.
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.
- Comfort working in a hybrid environment in Greater London, with proficiency in common business software (e.g., Excel, reservation or contracting systems).
- Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in procurement, hospitality, tourism, or a related field is preferred.
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