Senior Sourcing Manager
On-siteLocation, Northern Cape, South Africa
Job Summary
Drive the Meeting and Congress Sourcing Strategy by balancing client preferred vendors with BCD M&E Global Hotel Partners for standalone meetings and international congresses. Negotiate all supplier contracts to secure best prices, concessions, and commissions while maintaining quality and integrity. Prepare initial hotel and venue budgets, review sourcing requests, and align with the client on kickoff calls. Consult with Operations Leadership during venue research to ensure meeting specifications are met. Manage complex event sourcing using internal tools to determine AV regulations, secure floor plans, and maintain the Hotel Availability Grid. Train new team members, provide backup support, and escalate feedback to leadership for process improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in industry contract negotiations and consultation specifically business and legal terms
- Experience on (a) Life Sciences client(s)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- German and English language proficient in both oral and written communications
- Experience in preparation of high-level venue power point decks
- Adept at organization and time management
- Up to 25% travel may be required
Desired Qualifications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to lead issue resolution efforts
- Knowledge of industry trends and best practices related to the role
- Strong organizational skills that can coordinate multiple projects
- Additional languages are a plus
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