TCS World Travel has hosted guests on adventures of a lifetime for over 30 years. We have developed and operated over 300 expeditions to more than 200 destinations. Our all-inclusive journeys deliver unparalleled and meaningful experiences in unique destinations around the globe. TCS operates luxury jet tours under its own brand as well as for strategic partners, including Four Seasons as well as custom, bespoke travel experiences. Our expertise has led us to be the most-awarded jet expedition company in the world, winning accolades over multiple years in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards, AFAR travelers' Choice Awards, Conde Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards and Departures Legend Awards among others.
**The Opportunity**:
We are looking to have a Procurement Specialist o join our team in Costa Rica! The Procurement Specialist will take charge of securing competitive rates for hotels and Destination Management Companies (DMCs) while maintaining our stringent quality standards. As a Procurement Specialist, your responsibilities will include creating Request for Quotation (RFQ) documents and managing all written communication with vendors throughout the RFQ process. This entails sending RFQs, scheduling meetings, and following up with vendors to address any questions or concerns. If you have a keen eye for detail, strong communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Join us and play a pivotal role in optimizing our procurement processes and driving our organization's success.
**Location**: Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica
**Travel Opportunities**: Exciting travel opportunities both domestically and/or internationally to attend expedition departures. Travelling twice a year to the head office in Seattle, WA.
**What you will be doing**:
- Create Request for Quotation (RFQ) documents.
- Manage written communication with vendors throughout the RFQ process: send RFQs, set up meetings, send follow up questions as needed.
- Prepare Excel documents to compile, compare and analyze quotations.
- Review proposals and provide data driven recommendations.
- Negotiate rates and terms with vendor.
- Forecast future cost and build trip budget into excel dashboards.
- Prepare PowerPoint presentations to support negotiation tactics and results.
- Ensure potential suppliers meet our compliance requirement before awarding new business.
**What we are looking for**:
- 2+ years of experience in procurement or in the tourism industry.
- Knowledge and experience of TCS products, tools and systems is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills: ability to find, analyze and synthesize data into concise, easily understood documents.
- Experience managing budgets and forecasting cost.
- Thrive in with fast-paced environment. Must manage multiple projects while adapting to changing priorities.
- Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
**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.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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