Sourcing Manager

Sourcing Manager at Amex GBT

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and through their work can make an impact on our industry. We're here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued. Sourcing Managers with Amex GBT are passionate about the hospitality industry and excel in sourcing the perfect property and planning stellar events for clients. They are resilient, flexible, and adaptable to succeed in a fast-paced, evolving environment. As a Sourcing Manager, you dream big and collaborate to ensure you produce top results. Our Sourcing Managers are encouraging a culture of open feedback, engagement, and accountability. They have a problem-solving mind that can handle any unexpected twist. Sourcing Managers have dedication to protecting people, including fellow colleagues, clients, communities, and the planet. They are driven by curiosity, passion, optimism and believe that everybody can grow. They also transform ideas into unforgettable experiences and visions into reality.

What You Will Do :

• Cultivate a strong working relationship with the client by effectively communicating details of the program, anticipating client's needs, and providing an elevated level of customer service.
• Meet with clients to discuss the vision of their event and hotel / venue wish list.
• Expertly request for proposal the perfect properties for your client.
• Proficient in negotiations to obtain the absolute best deal for the client.
• Remain the point person for the hotel and client throughout the contracting process, ensuring the contract is completed with a cherry on top.
• Possess organizational skills to orchestrate logistics with finesse and have an interest in keeping every detail under control.
• Skilled at building relationships. Cultivate positive relationships with clients, suppliers, and teammates, creating a network of invaluable connections.
• Creative, proactively anticipate changes, and build innovative solutions.
• Coordinate and attend global site inspections when needed.
• Develop and handle budgets by auditing all program related billing for accuracy, tracking, and reporting expenses to clients and communicating changes on a consistent basis.
• Post event reconciliation and evaluation is the final mission on each program.

What We're Looking For :

As a Sourcing Manager at Amex GBT you will be the mastermind behind some of our most talked-about events, gaining recognition for your outstanding contract negotiating and meeting planning skills. You will be provided with a stage for your talents with the opportunity to make a difference and feel valued at work. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you'd be an extraordinary addition to our team, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the talent we are looking for!

Location : United States

The US national base salary range for this position is from $55,300.00 - $102,700.00. The national range provided includes the base salary that GBT expects to pay for the role. Actual base salary will be based on factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and work location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus which rewards participants based on individual and / or company performance.