FANTASTIC BASIC DOE PLUS 20% BONUS AND AMAZING BENEFITS
Our Customer:
We are thrilled to be EXCLUSIVELY recruiting a Managing Director for this globally acclaimed, award-winning Travel Company, as part of their continued business growth.
With a legacy spanning over a century, they stand as a family-run establishment committed to delivering specialised travel services that leave guests feeling truly cherished.
As the Managing Director, you'll enjoy hybrid working, strong team support, and opportunities for upskilling and travel. Benefits include paid product exploration trips, remote working allowance, pension contributions, wellness perks, and memorable company events.
Job Description:
In this role, you will lead the strategic procurement agenda, ensuring effective supplier selection, contracting, and performance to support brand excellence, cost efficiency, and operational success across the business.
* Set and execute the strategic procurement direction in line with business goals
* Monitor market trends and competitor activity to maintain a commercial advantage
* Ensure all procurement aligns with brand standards, controls costs, and delivers consistent guest experiences
* Drive direct contracting with suppliers where commercially viable across key regions
* Oversee supplier relationships and core procurement functions including accommodation, ground handlers, transport, and experiences
* Approve contracts, ensuring legal, GDPR, and insurance compliance
* Lead digital transformation of procurement processes to improve accuracy, reporting, and efficiency
* Oversee reservations and inventory processes, ensuring service delivery meets guest expectations
* Manage transport operations, aligning logistics with itineraries and resolving supplier issues
* Lead and develop a high-performing management team, ensuring compliance and supporting DEI and employee engagement initiatives
Experience Required:
* Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary, international teams
* Strong EMEA supplier sourcing and contract negotiation skills
* Solid experience in procurement and cost control
* Strategic thinker with strong commercial insight
* Skilled at managing senior stakeholder relationships
* Track record of driving operational efficiency across regions
* Proficient in Microsoft 365, CRM, and procurement systems
* Strong people management and talent development ability
* Travel or hospitality industry background, EMEA focus preferred
Benefits and Perks:
* Fantastic salary
* 20% Bonus
* Fantastic team environment with great team support
* Training and up-skilling
* Paid vacation to explore products
* Annual remote working allowance
* Company Pension
* Childcare and Commute Benefits
* Company events you don’t want to miss
* Mental and Physical Health Benefits
Click here to apply for this Managing Director, travel industry job, which is being recruited by Fiona Morrison-Arnthal and Ambitions Travel Recruitment, a boutique recruitment agency, specialising in travel and hospitality roles, and known for sourcing hard-to-find talent.
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