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URGENTLY HIRING a Sourcing Specialist to join our rapidly growing team in Melville, NY!!

Entry Level Candidates Encouraged to Apply!! Training is Provided

Job Description:

The Sourcing Specialist will actively manage the hotel and ground transportation procurement process for our clients. This role involves creating hotel market analyses, identifying industry trends, sourcing multiple destinations, negotiating with hotels and ground transportation providers, and tracking financial data. The Sourcing Specialist will also be responsible for preparing high-quality and detailed destination presentations and managing crewmember feedback.

Work Environment:

This position offers a hybrid work schedule (2 days remote, 3 days in office) after training period. The work environment includes an office desk in a cubical setting with a team of 30 members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source hotels and collect market data for clients in key destinations, including hotel names, addresses, key contact information, and star ratings.

• Manage the Request for Proposal/Request for Information process through the RFP platform, JET, to secure and negotiate rates, special concessions, contract terms, and conditions with hotel and ground transportation suppliers.

• Research hotel options and track collected data in the Salesforce database.

• Analyze market trends and conditions to secure the best possible scenarios for airline and hotel partners.

• Create high-quality and detailed destination presentations using Microsoft products and Adobe programs that demonstrate savings and meet revenue goals within established deadlines.

• Adapt to fluid and changing situations, providing quick market analysis and sourcing requirements to accommodate needs due to changing airline schedules or unforeseen situations.

• Prepare hotel site inspection scheduling domestically and internationally when required for customers.

• Manage crewmember feedback via the online portal for assigned accounts, ensuring complaints/compliments are addressed within airline-specific contracted Service Level Agreements.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent client relationship building skills

• Ability to multitask and work well under strict deadlines and in a fast-paced environment

• Attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality work

• Ability to work with and understand diverse cultures domestically and internationally

• An organized self-starter who can work proactively and independently

• Strong Microsoft Office computer skills with an emphasis on Excel

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this job posting and email your resume to smarano@actalentservices.com

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50

• Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Melville,NY.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 23, 2024.

About 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.