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Contracting Manager, North Europe

Requisition ID:  2864
Department:  Contracting
Work Type:  Hybrid
Application Close Date:  14th March 2025

 

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: 

At Intrepid, we’re on a mission to create unforgettable adventures that benefit both our travellers and the destinations we explore. As a certified B Corp and one of the world’s largest adventure travel company, we’re committed to responsible, experience-rich travel and we’re looking for a Contracting Manager to lead our supplier partnerships in the Nordic region. 

 
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of expanding our supplier network, negotiating competitive rates, and enhancing trip profitability. Working closely with Product, Operations, Sales, and Finance teams, you’ll ensure our trips deliver exceptional experiences while meeting business goals. 

 

You’ll also manage the Contracting function in the region by streamlining processes, improving Intrepid’s buying power and visibility, strengthening relationships, and sourcing new partners and suppliers in areas of accommodation and transportation across North Europe. Additionally, you’ll lead and develop the contracting team, providing guidance, support, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. 

 

If you have a strong background in contracting, negotiation, supplier management, and a passion for the travel industry, this could be the role for you! It is also important that you have experience with suppliers or supplier networks in North Europe (Nordics, Baltics, UK, and Ireland) within the travel industry. 

 

This is a full-time, permanent role based out of our Copenhagen office in a hybrid capacity. 

 

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

  • Proven experience in supplier contracting, sourcing, and contract management in North Europe. 

  • Previous experience working in DMC and securing small group allotments preferred. 

  • Strong negotiation skills with a commercial mindset. 

  • Experience managing staff and leading a team. 

  • Creativity in sourcing great contacts and suppliers for group travel experiences. 

  • Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of additional European or Nordic languages is an advantage. 

  • Understanding of the local travel industry in Europe, particularly the Nordic region. 

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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