We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement & Costings Executive to join our Headwater team in Northwich The Procurement & Costings Executive will support the costings team in ensuring the back-office reservation system is accurately loaded with everything required to sell our holidays. You will work to help ensure that Headwater’s product portfolio continues to deliver sustainable long-term and profitable growth by working with the team in maintaining systems. This is an exciting role for someone eager to develop their commercial awareness and really add value with new initiatives and ways to improve efficiencies and profitability. You will assist in supporting delivery of the company EBITDA target through effective supplier rate negotiation to secure the best cost of goods in the market and ensure rates are received in a timely manner and loaded ready for costing. The role is data driven and analysis is key in supporting the administration and coordination elements of this role, therefore attention to detail and excellent organisation skills are an expectation. Headwater Holidays specialises in Self-guided active holidays in fabulous European destinations taking our customers off the beaten track to experience our wonderful walking or cycling holidays. We provide unparalleled expertise and local knowledge and our exceptional teams have been crafting award winning travel experiences for over 38 years. What you will be doing: Negotiation of rates, allocations, and payment terms with suppliers Creation of contracts from agreed rates and ensuring timely receipt of contracts from suppliers Assist the Senior Procurement Manager to ensure delivery of product to market, balancing competitor analysis and margin profitability Load agreed rates into standardised contract templates and work with Costings team to ensure prices are loaded into reservation system Assisting with the monitoring and analysis of competitors for trip costing recommendations (commercial understanding) Support the costings team with tailored quotes; processing standard and non-standard operator quotes and ensuring all accurate information is provided for costing the itinerary Provide support for Sales Team where required to secure bookings Maintain and update the reservation system back-office functionality, costings templates and other company databases in conjunction with other departments What we are looking for: Commercial awareness, with some experience in negotiation and an analytical thought process A diligent individual with strong attention to detail and an organised methodical approach A confident communicator with excellent multi-tasking skills Use of previous back-office reservations systems and computer platforms desired alongside, excel, outlook and other office applications Strong team player with the ability to prioritise and work independently whist being supported by your manager IT literate (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) Join us and in return you will be rewarded with: Competitive salary 33 days annual leave that increases with length of service (including bank holidays) The opportunity to buy up to 10 days of additional holidays per annum An enhanced employer contribution pension scheme Travel benefits and retail discounts Hybrid working ( 2-3 days per week in the office) If you’re looking for your next adventure and have the passion we’re looking for Apply now for immediate consideration Our commitment to equity, diversity & inclusion We believe people are happier and perform best when they are able to be their true self, and that diverse teams deliver better results. Together we will cultivate a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where everyone can flourish. We are committed to inspiring change through increasing awareness of, and counteracting, unconscious bias; building an inclusive culture, and embracing diversity in all its dimensions. Travelopia is committed to ensuring a work environment that is open, accessible, and inclusive, removing barriers for all individuals. If you require accommodations/additional support to participate in the recruitment and selection process, kindly inform us. Our hiring team will work with you to provide suitable accommodations/additional in a timely and confidential manner. Information received will be handled with the utmost discretion. To request accommodations, please contact our team at TalentTravelopia.com LI-SR1 LI-HYBRID