We are looking for a Procurement Specialist, Hotels and Venues, to join our international Procurement Team.
WHY KENES:
At Kenes, we foster a family-like work environment within a global company. We understand the significance of work-life balance and strive to create an atmosphere that supports personal well-being and professional growth. We believe in empowering our employees with knowledge and skills that propel their careers forward. Join Kenes and embark on a rewarding journey where you’ll thrive both personally and professionally.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Research and report on suitable venues during the site selection stage process;
• Manage venue and hotel purchasing activities/processes;
• Research, analysis, and approval of preferred suppliers, mainly hotels, venues and travel services;
• Preliminary supplier negotiations and contracting;
• Managing the purchasing lifecycle, including planning, RFP, goods/services receipts;
• Monitor and process payments and invoices;
• Reporting, including spending analysis, pricing trends, market impact, risk analysis and Supply Chain Management performance reports.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR JOB:
• Excellent communication and multi-tasking skills;
• Team player;
• Passion for conducting research, with a proactive approach to sourcing information.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree;
• Fluent English, verbal and written communication;
• Computer skills – high level comprehension/ability, including Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel;
• Experience in negotiations/contracting and/or operations in some of the following sectors: Hotels/Tourism/Event organization or corporate in-house travel.
WHAT WE OFFER:
• Competitive salary and full-time labor contract;
• Flexible benefits program: Food vouchers, optional Additional Health Insurance,
• Corporate discounts, etc.
• Fixed working hours (Monday-Friday);
• Hybrid working mode, excellent location of the office and free shuttle bus from a metrostation to the office;
• Gifts for special occassions, fruits, massages and yoga classes in the office once per week;
• Real chances to develop professionally in a leading international company;
• Friendly team culture that promotes initial and continual professional education and team collaboration;
• Regular Team events;
• Refer a friend program.
In case you are interested in this position, please submit your CV in English.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
All documents will be treated with the strictest confidentiality!