Senior Product & Purchasing ManagerA fantastic opportunity for a Senior Product & Purchasing Manager to join this specialist tour operator focused on educational school trips worldwide. They are passionate about creating enriching experiences for students and are looking for a dynamic individual to lead a small team in creating and developing new innovative product to drive future growth.
Senior Product & Purchasing Manager - Role & Responsibilities:
* Leading and managing the product and purchasing team
* Developing and implementing strategies to maximise commercial performance
* Negotiate competitive rates and commercial terms with suppliers for specific geographic regions
* Oversee health and safety audits, ensuring adherence to School Travel Forum guidelines
* Collaborate with internal departments (sales, commercial, operations, etc.)
* Travel to destinations for product development and contracting purposes
Senior Product & Purchasing Manager Skills Required:
1. Significant experience at a manager level in a similar role within school or group travel
2. Strong destination knowledge in Europe and/or the USA
3. Proven management skills with experience leading a team
4. Creative, innovative, motivated, and possess a can-do attitude
5. Strong commercial and negotiation skills
6. Fluency in a European languag...