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Contracting Manager, Italy

Requisition ID:  3347
Department:  Contracting
Work Type:  Hybrid
Application Close Date:  13th February 2026

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 hundreds of trips in over 100 countries. 

We are Intrepid

We are Intrepid
The world needs more Intrepid people: 

At Intrepid, unforgettable trips don’t happen by chance – they’re shaped by strong local partnerships, smart commercial decisions, and people who know their destinations inside out. We’re looking for a Contracting Manager, Italy to lead and further develop our Italy contracting function and help make that happen. 

 
In this role, you’ll have primary accountability for managing and improving supplier contracts across Italy, ensuring we secure the best possible rates while maintaining high-quality service and strong relationships.  
 

You’ll lead the Italy Contracting team, oversee contracting systems, and play a key role in improving trip profitability. Working closely with the Destination Product Manager – Italy, you’ll support the development of new itineraries and contract services that meet client needs, while collaborating with Operations, Reservations and Finance teams. 

 
This is a varied, commercially focused role suited to someone with strong contracting and negotiation experience, people management capability, and a solid understanding of the Italian travel industry. You’ll be comfortable balancing supplier relationships with commercial outcomes, driving continuous improvement, and leading a team in a fast-paced environment. 
 

This is a full-time, permanent, hybrid role, based in Rome, with an expectation to be in the office around 2–3 days per week. 

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

  • Proven experience in contracting, supplier sourcing and contract management 

  • Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure competitive rates and terms 

  • Experience managing staff and leading a team 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Italian (additional European languages an advantage) 

  • Strong understanding of the local travel industry in Italy 

  • Experience working closely with product teams to support itinerary development 

  • Outstanding organisational skills with strong attention to detail 

  • Business development and/or financial analysis skills (desirable) 

  • Ability and willingness to travel regularly within destination 

  • Strong decision-making skills and the ability to manage change and continuous improvement 

  • A commitment to delivering high standards of customer service 

 
If you’re passionate about Italy, thrive in commercially driven travel roles, and want to play a key role in shaping Intrepid’s experiences in the region, we’d love to hear from you. 
The world needs more Intrepid people: 

At Intrepid, unforgettable trips don’t happen by chance – they’re shaped by strong local partnerships, smart commercial decisions, and people who know their destinations inside out. We’re looking for a Contracting Manager, Italy to lead and further develop our Italy contracting function and help make that happen. 

 
In this role, you’ll have primary accountability for managing and improving supplier contracts across Italy, ensuring we secure the best possible rates while maintaining high-quality service and strong relationships.  
 

You’ll lead the Italy Contracting team, oversee contracting systems, and play a key role in improving trip profitability. Working closely with the Destination Product Manager – Italy, you’ll support the development of new itineraries and contract services that meet client needs, while collaborating with Operations, Reservations and Finance teams. 

 
This is a varied, commercially focused role suited to someone with strong contracting and negotiation experience, people management capability, and a solid understanding of the Italian travel industry. You’ll be comfortable balancing supplier relationships with commercial outcomes, driving continuous improvement, and leading a team in a fast-paced environment. 
 

This is a full-time, permanent, hybrid role, based in Rome, with an expectation to be in the office around 2–3 days per week. 

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

  • Proven experience in contracting, supplier sourcing and contract management 

  • Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure competitive rates and terms 

  • Experience managing staff and leading a team 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Italian (additional European languages an advantage) 

  • Strong understanding of the local travel industry in Italy 

  • Experience working closely with product teams to support itinerary development 

  • Outstanding organisational skills with strong attention to detail 

  • Business development and/or financial analysis skills (desirable) 

  • Ability and willingness to travel regularly within destination 

  • Strong decision-making skills and the ability to manage change and continuous improvement 

  • A commitment to delivering high standards of customer service 

 
If you’re passionate about Italy, thrive in commercially driven travel roles, and want to play a key role in shaping Intrepid’s experiences in the region, we’d love to hear from you. 

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit: 

Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 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 arrangements, work-from-home 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 trips 
  • 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.

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit: 

Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 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 arrangements, work-from-home 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 trips 
  • 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.

We aim to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion stay part of our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and the adjustments you require, we will then be in touch to support your application.

We aim to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion stay part of our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and the adjustments you require, we will then be in touch to support your application.
Application Close Date:  13th February 2026

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