Product and Contracting Director

Product and Contracting Director, Wiltshire. Global Tour Operator, Hybrid. A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a multi-award winning, innovative and global tour operator that create unique land and cruise packages for a number of global source markets. Product and Contracting Director Responsibilities 

• Reporting to the Managing Director and with responsibilities for a sizeable team across product, contracting and aviation.
• Lead on the medium to long term global strategy for Cruise, Land Tours, Hotels, Rail and Air to support growth and service excellence. 
• Develop an appropriate structure and processes to support the purchasing of all elements across global markets.
• Overall responsibility for the procurement of services from suppliers, ensuring the best rates are negotiated and sufficient inventory to meet the business needs.
• Responsible for the departments budgets, P&L and overheads.
• Recruitment and developing a high performing and motivate team, ensuring they have clear performance goals and the support necessary to achieve them.
• Drive automation and processes that deliver enhanced efficiency and processes. 
• Ensure compliance with consumer legislation and keep up to date with any changes that may effect the business. 

Product and Contracting Director Skills Required 

• In depth experience of contracting and product management experience gained within the travel industry.
• A strategically capable and commercially astute individual.
• Ability to work in a highly agile and fast pace environment. 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. 
• Excellent leadership skills with a track record of developing and managing large teams. 
• Flexible to travel on company business which can at times be on short notice when required.

Product and Contracting Director Additional Details 

• A very competitive salary dependant on experience, to be discussed on application.
• Company bonus, pension, private medical
• Please not this role MUST be office based 3-4 times a week at the companies head office in Wiltshire