Contracting Manager at Intrepid Group

As the largest travel B Corp globally Intrepid creates positive change through the joy of travel by offering sustainable, experience-rich travel and providing the best travel experiences ever, for both the people and the planet. Travel to us is a force for good and we want to be the best travel company not just in the world, but for the world. So, let’s change the way we all see the world, together as now more than ever, the world needs Intrepid people.

The Position

Our Contracting team ensures competitive prices, by establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers to secure the most advantageous contract terms.  The team also builds a stock of suitable product options to enable our business to create itineraries based on customer needs. With the guidance, tools, and materials provided by the Intrepid Global team, you will provide leadership to the team and be responsible for the implementation of procurement and pricing practices within the Intrepid East Africa.  You will ensure Global policies, processes and training are rolled out to deliver the best price and product, and all data and information required by sales and for costings will be accurately maintained within Travel Studio by the team.

 An important part of this role will be to gather feedback and information on our sustainable, experience-rich travel experiences from the locals and source an adequate supply of products for use in customer inquiry and itineraries. This is a full-time permanent position, based out of our office in Nairobi, Kenya and can operate on a hybrid basis for the right candidate.

A love of travel is a must-have! With that you’ll bring experience in:

• A thorough understanding of and passion for Intrepid’s style of travel, including the styles of our different brands
• Knowledge of products, suppliers, destinations and the travel industry in local region
• Experience in procurement processes, contracting, negotiation and product development
• Experience managing staff and leading a team
• Ability to communicate well in written and spoken English
• Undergraduate and graduate degrees would be an advantage

You’ll have outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail and be able to demonstrate your leadership in your approach to teamwork.  Your strong decision-making skills and ability to drive and manage continuous improvement and change will be the catalyst to your success in this role, while always living to Intrepid’s core values of integrity, innovation, fun, passion, growth, and responsibility

What it’s like to work for Intrepid:      

Our team reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit, our people are comprised of 58 nationalities in 46 countries and Intrepid recognizes that diversity makes us a stronger business. With a commitment to breaking down barriers, we support a culture where people can be themselves. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nation People, LGBTQI+ people, people living with a disability, people from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, and people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.      

Some of our benefits include:  

• Flexible work options, including work from home or work from anywhere for 4 weeks a year! We’ll work with you to ensure you keep your work-life balance    
• Experience Intrepid yourself with an extra week of leave and a free trip every year! Plus further travel discounts for you, your family, and close friends!    
• E-learning, and professional development, with diverse global career opportunities    
• Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counseling for you and your family    
• 20 hours of volunteer leave, to make a difference towards causes that are important to you!