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Overland Contracting Executive

Requisition ID:  2564
Department:  Contracting
Work Type:  Remote
Application Close Date:  20th of October, 2024

 

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. More than 34 years later, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with hundreds of trips in over 100 countries. 

 

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. More than 34 years later, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with more than 1000 small group trips in over 120 countries. 

 

 
The world needs more Intrepid people: 

The Overland Assisting Contracting Manager is responsible for developing a competitive range of services, optimizing contracting systems, managing supplier relationships, and improving trip profitability across Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and Uruguay. This role supports the strategies of the Reservations & Contracting Manager while working closely with various teams to ensure cost-effective itineraries for both Intrepid and external business partners, enhancing the overall service quality and financial performance of trips. 

 

This is a full-time permanent position that operates on a remote basis in Buenos Aires, Argentina.   

 

Some of the experience you’ll bring with you may include: 

  • Proven experience in contracting and sourcing suppliers. 

  • Strong negotiation abilities with a commitment to high business ethics. 

  • Fluency in both English and Spanish with excellent communication skills. 

  • Undergraduate and graduate degrees would be an advantage. 

  • Understanding of the local Travel Industry in Chile, Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay 

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:
Intrepid is made up of 58 nationalities across 46 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions. 

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include:
     •     Flexible work options, such as work-from-home options and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year
     •     A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
     •     5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trip's
     •     A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions. 
     •     Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
     •     20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
     •     Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.

At Intrepid ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion is an important part of our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit your application, please email careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and the accommodations you need, we will then be in touch to support your application.

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