Manager (Procurement/Purchasing)
10 hours ago
Valencia
About the company At Nuitée, we are building the API backbone for the global travel industry. Founded in 2017, Nuitée is on a mission to transform a fragmented travel ecosystem with simple, scalable, and API-first infrastructure—think “Stripe for Travel.” By enabling seamless connectivity between hotels, OTAs, fintechs, super-apps, and businesses, some of which are entering the travel market for the first time, Nuitée empowers companies to deliver reliable travel products effortlessly. Our robust platform simplifies complex supplier networks, offering direct access to hotel inventory with better pricing, coverage, and technology. With teams across the globe, including hubs in London, New York, San Francisco, Palma de Mallorca and Casablanca, Nuitée has grown into a global infrastructure provider trusted by industry leaders like Hopper, Expedia, Priceline, Google, and Uber. Now backed by leading VCs and world-class investors including leaders from Booking.com , Stripe, and Shopify, Nuitée is positioned to redefine the B2B travel market, streamline operations for hotels, and enable new applications through cutting-edge APIs. The Hotel Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing hotel sourcing strategies that align with the organization’s goals. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that procurement activities meet the company's cost, quality, and delivery requirements. The Sourcing Manager will collaborate closely with various departments, including operations, finance, and logistics, to optimize the supply chain and support overall business objectives. Research,identify and select key hotels and key hotel groups that match the company’s quality, location, and pricing criteria. Analyze market trends, hotel performance, and customer preferences to adjust sourcing and contracting strategies. Negotiate new hotel contracts and contract renewals for the assigned territories and ensure to have the greatest availability with the shortest release period. Manage supplier accounts, by negotiating the best rates and inventory, and through strong negotiation of preferred agreements. Set targets with suppliers based on account management. Understanding Channel Manager connectivity and functionalities would be a plus. Support the projects assigned by market/region/company with diversified commercial mentality. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., 7+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role in Hotel Contracting or Sourcing in online distribution companies (B2B desirable). ~ Proven experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management. Strong negotiation and contract management skills. Leadership and team management experience. Proficiency in sourcing and procurement software tools. Nuitée’s API-first platform is solving this, enabling businesses to access hotel inventory seamlessly and at scale. com, Stripe, and Shopify—we’re equipped to scale our ambition globally. Bootstrapped Resilience, Startup Agility: Global Impact: Our infrastructure supports partners like Hopper, Google, and Uber and enables banks, fintechs, super-apps, and non-travel businesses to offer travel solutions for the first time. You’ll work on a global scale, innovate alongside industry leaders, and help drive the next phase of travel technology.