Senior Sourcing Manager
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Senior Sourcing Manager leading complex venue sourcing, negotiations, and budgets for ALTOUR. Supporting corporate travel and event clients through strategic supplier and project management.
Responsibilities:
- Lead venue sourcing for complex, high-value client meetings and events
- Act as a strategic advisor, aligning sourcing decisions with client objectives and business goals
- Develop and own end-to-end sourcing strategies
- Use Cvent and other tools to manage RFPs and gather venue proposals
- Conduct site inspections and negotiate contracts aligned with ALTOUR and client interests
- Oversee venue contracting and ensure smooth hand-off to Meeting Planners for execution
- Maintain and communicate accurate venue-related budget data for client decision-making and financial reporting
- Ensure timely and accurate data entry in Cvent and other internal systems
- Provide financial inputs to support project close-out
- Collaborate with Sales, Planning, Finance, and Event Technology teams
- Stay current on sourcing trends and mentor others
- Participate in supplier education, including familiarization trips and seminars
- Stay informed on ALTOUR supplier agreements and sourcing best practices
- Lead training initiatives and support onboarding or upskilling of junior teammates
- Foster a positive, collaborative team environment
- Motivate and influence peers to achieve business goals
- Serve as a sourcing subject matter expert and informal mentor
Requirements:
- 7+ years related experience in the meeting and events industry with sourcing focus
- 3-4 years planning high profile programs, preferably with sourcing focus
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
- Deep understanding of meetings and incentive planning with a strong focus on venue sourcing
- Ability to align sourcing strategy with client business objectives, brand standards, and budget parameters
- Proven ability to manage multiple, high-complexity projects with competing priorities and deadlines
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for budgets, proposals, and reporting
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving problems under tight timelines
- Skilled at building trust with clients, including senior stakeholders and executive-level contacts
- Exceptional negotiation and communication skills
- Collaborative team player able to work cross-functionally and independently
- Passion for mentorship and knowledge-sharing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams
- Proficient in Cvent for RFP management, proposal review, and contract negotiations
- Comfortable working in CRM, budget management, and sourcing intelligence platforms
- Preferred: Experience using SmartSheet or similar tools for project tracking, reporting, and task management
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave per calendar year, incrementally increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays
- Staff Discounts with Perkbox
- AVIVA Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programmes/Well-being value added benefits for you and your family
- Private Medical Insurance
- Private Dental Health
- Group Income Protection Cover
- Group Pension Plan
- Eligible for a discretionary 5% bonus program based on the company’s financial goal achievement and individual performance
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