Sourcing Specialist - Cruise

.API is seeking a full-time Sourcing Specialist to manage the hotel and ground transportation procurement process and produce high-quality destination presentations for our cruise line client.
This position is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days at our headquarters in Melville, NY after the initial few weeks of training exclusively in office. 

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Source and collect hotel data in key destinations
• Manage the Request for Proposal process
• Secure and negotiate rates, services and amenities with hotels and ground transportation suppliers
• Analyze market trends
• Produce high quality and details destination presentations
• Manage crewmember feedback

Required Skills, Education and Experience

• Fluent in English
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to multi-task and work under strict deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and integrative negotiation skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse cultures
• Salesforce experience a plus, but not required
• Hotel experience preferred

Travel Requirements
Minimal
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Full time, Monday through Friday, during normal core business hours, some OT expected. This position is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days at our headquarters in Melville, NY after the initial few weeks of training exclusively in office. 
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Compensation
Good faith hourly rate for this position is $19.50/hour.