Hiring a Sourcing Specialist!The Sourcing Specialist will actively manage the hotel and ground transportation procurement process for clients!Responsibilities include: creating hotel market analyses, identifying industry trends, sourcing multiple destinations, negotiating with hotels and ground transportation providers, and tracking financial data.Key duties involve sourcing hotels and collecting market data for clients in key destinations.
This includes gathering information such as hotel names, addresses, key contact information, and star ratings utilizing internal databases and internet sources.
The role also involves managing the Request for Proposal/Request for Information process through the RFP platform, JET, to secure and negotiate rates, special concessions, and contract terms with hotel and ground transportation suppliers.
Hard Skills
Hotel market analysis
Negotiation with hotels and ground transportation providers
Data collection using internal databases and internet sources
Managing RFP/RFI processes through JET platform
Researching hotel options
Tracking data in Salesforce
Analyzing market trends and conditions
Creating presentations using Microsoft products and Adobe programs
Soft Skills
Adaptability to changing situations
Self-management and accountability
Strong communication skills (Bilingual in French is a strong plus)
Work SiteThis is a HYBRID position requiring some days on-site in Melville! 3 days on site. $19.50 an hourWork EnvironmentHours are from 9am to 5pm. The office setting is a cubical environment with a team of 30About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
