Supplier Relations Manager

2 weeks ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Reed & Mackay Full time
Dubai, 9th February



REPORTING TO:
SENIOR DIRECTOR, COMMERCIAL & PARTNER SOLUUTIONS

Reed & Mackay delivers service-led corporate travel, people-focused technology, and award-winning event solutions across the globe.

As part of the Navan Group, we believe in travel made easy, and in software designed for the people who use it.

Born from close working relationships within the financial, legal and insurance sectors, Reed & Mackay combines inspired service with state-of-the-art technology to create a level of travel and event management like no other.


PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:


A position has become available for an experienced and competent individual to join the Navan Commercial Team as a Supplier Relations Manager, based in the Reed & Mackay's Dubai office.

Focused specifically on driving performance across preferred supplier programmes for the group in the UAE & India, this role would suit an individual with relevant prior experience from the TMC, agency or supplier side.

This person will play a lead role in the delivery and execution of our global and regional supplier strategies, ensuring we achieve our organisational goals and objectives.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop industry leading partnerships for the benefit of the Navan & our clients
  • Proactively manage and develop a portfolio of preferred suppliers across air, ground, ancillaries & connectivity
  • Supported by the Senior Director, manage full contract lifecycle including negotiation, implementation, performance management and overall optimisation of supplier agreements
  • Negotiate industry leading point of sale products that deliver for the client base and contribute towards the achievement of Navan's internal objectives
  • Optimise internal engagement and knowledge of our supplier offering across relevant markets & areas of the business, driving Navan's preferred supplier strategy
  • Fulfil & maximise supplier engagement through proactive communication, training & management of supplier activity trackers
  • Play an active role in generating ideas to enhance our supplier and client proposition, supporting the financial success of the company
  • Serve as daytoday ambassador for Navan, championing the business and being recognised externally on a credible basis

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

  • A positive 'can do' attitude
  • A good communicator who is confident, flexible, considerate and passionate
  • An appetite to develop strong relationships, providing significant value to both Navan, suppliers and our clients
  • Proven ability to work on own initiative without the need for significant supervision
  • Time management and selfmanagement skills essential
  • Deadline orientated with the ability to work to and deliver to tight deadlines and project plans
  • Strong attention to detail, analytical mind and conscientious approach


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