Job Title: Group Supplier Supervisor

Company: Europe Express

Location: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Job Type: Full Time

Since 1990, Europe Express has been a trusted partner to travel advisors, offering customized European travel at competitive prices for both independent and group travelers.

We are passionate about the wonders of Europe and committed to delivering exceptional client experiences. By equipping travel advisors with in-depth destination training and unparalleled resources, we empower them to succeed at every stage of their career.

Join our team and be part of a collaborative, learning-driven environment that shares a love for creating unforgettable holidays!

We are looking to hire a Group Procurement Supervisor (based in Barcelona, Spain) to join our team! Reporting to Senior Group Operations Manager, this role involves strategically sourcing and acquiring group services, managing supplier relationships, ensuring internal data is accurate, and managing a small team of Group Procurement Specialists.

This role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working a hybrid pattern 1-2 days per week in our central Barcelona office.

What we’ll offer:

• Hybrid work environment
• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Incentive Bonus
• Paid Time Off (23 labor days per year plus Spanish bank holidays)

What you’ll do:

• Oversee quote turnaround time for group hotel contracting and specific service requests
• Support group sales team with ad hoc quotes for custom services and activities
• Identify, evaluate and negotiate ad hoc group requests with hotels all over Europe to secure the best rates within given budgets
• Supervise quality control of hotels and service suppliers; define and implement review timelines
• Source and procure travel services (e.g. transport, guides, restaurants, unique experiences)
• Ensure risk management, policy compliance, and support internal teams effectively
• Vendor Management: Actively grow vendor portfolio in major European destinations, build and maintain positive relationships with hotel representatives and other travel vendors, manage vendor contracts, insurance, and compliance documentation. Partner with vendors to negotiate or renew agreements as needed
• Data Management: Streamline and manage group data entry processes, coordinate and assign group rate updates and loading, enter and maintain accurate contract and supplier data in Softrip and support data cleansing for improved accuracy
• Team Management: Lead a small team of Group Procurement Specialists and manage the day to day running of Procurement activities, evaluate and monitor employee performance, mentor employees and onboard new team members

What you’ll bring:

• Prior experience in a hotel contracting role or product/procurement role within the tourism industry
• Proven team lead or supervisory experience
• Strong vendor relationship and negotiation skills
• Fluent in English; additional European languages a plus
• Excellent communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills
• Capability to leverage creativity in developing and recommending new service ideas
• Detail-oriented with a passion for accurate data entry and record keeping
• Skilled in multitasking, prioritization, and time management under pressure
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with tour operator systems is a plus
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of both independent and teamwork
• Able to train, motivate, and evaluate team performance effectively

We believe people perform best when they can be their true selves, and diverse teams drive better results. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone can succeed.

Travelopia ensures an inclusive workplace for all. If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform us here: Talent@Travelopia.com

Posted: 13/06/2025