Purchasing Executive

Purchasing Executive Join our Edinburgh team as Purchasing Executive: secure hotel space, negotiate fair rates, and build lasting supplier relationships to deliver quality, value, and memorable experiences. Apply now! We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Purchasing Executive to join our team in Edinburgh . In this role, you will be responsible for securing hotel space for offers and confirmed business to the leisure group market and ensuring that the product offered is within the budget and standards of quality required for each market and client . You will work as part of a collaborative, international team , creating memories that last a lifetime for our clients and their customers. Your responsibilities: As a Purchasing Executive at Tour Partner Group, your key responsibilities will include: Sourcing hotel space within the company’s portfolio for booked groups and for offers Acquiring a competitive price for our client, within a short turnaround time Negotiating hotel rates and terms & conditions Helping achieve an expected margin for the company Developing relationships with hotels: exchanging feedback, providing updates, identifying ways of presenting group booking requests to each individual supplier to optimise outcome; dealing with supplier book-outs, supporting supplier complaint resolution Maximising usage of pre-booked space, including allocation and bed-bank management Reviewing, monitoring and evaluating sold dates/spaces Monitoring loadings of specific dates/locations and closing them out in the system if necessary Liaising with internal clients, i.e. Central Support, Market Hubs & FIT (where required) Storing and presenting product knowledge Ensuring all contracts are loaded correctly into Tourplan for company wide use Running various reports, comparing charts, updating the system if necessary to keep an overview on your allocated areas Confirming/cancelling hotel space within the given deadline from confirmed/optional bookings Place group series business in line with the client’s budget and quality standards Assist with the release of agreed hotel group allocations Your profile: Skills & Experience We are looking for an individual with the following skills and qualifications: Negotiation skills Accurate working style with strong attention to detail ] Good knowledge of our destinations of Great Britain and Ireland Ability to work under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment Being IT literate What we offer At Tour Partner Group, we believe in rewarding our team members. By joining us, you will enjoy: A dynamic and international work environment , collaborating with colleagues from over 20 nationalities . Familiarisation trips to enhance your first-hand knowledge of our destinations. A holiday increase with years of service, up to 25 days . A contribution towards gym membership to promote well-being. An extra day off on your birthday , because celebrating is important! One volunteering day per year to support a cause you’re passionate about. Annual social events to celebrate our shared successes. TPG Travel Club discounts to explore our destinations in your free time. The opportunity to become a Value Champion , earning a Discover-Our-Destination reward for an exciting explorer getaway. A structured development programme with on-the-job training , ensuring you reach your full potential. A collaborative and supportive team culture where every member is valued. Opportunities for career progression , moving into new roles within the company. Additional Information High Season Period : Please note that from 1st May – 31st August , the workload may be heavier, and overtime may be required. Overtime is compensated as time off in lieu. Work Location : This position is based in Edinburgh, with the possibility of hybrid working depending on the role. Our Values At Tour Partner Group, our values guide everything we do: Partnership – We collaborate as a team to succeed and hold our colleagues and business partners in high esteem. Inspiration – We inspire confidence in others through our knowledge and expertise. We seek and embrace change. Respect – We are open to new ideas, cultures, and experiences. We value honesty and transparency. Passion – We share our love for travel and encourage others to explore our destinations. We aspire to be the difference that makes the difference. Department UK&I Groups Role Puchasing Executive Locations Tour Partner Group Edinburgh Remote status Hybrid About Tour Partner Group Some companies sell travel. We live it. Tour Partner Group is a leading B2B Destination Management Company specialising in the UK, Ireland, the Nordics and the Baltics. We're in the business of creating experiences that last a lifetime, and our team of 500+ specialists, spread across London, Edinburgh, Dublin, Palma, and Copenhagen, brings an energy and depth of knowledge that's hard to match. We design group tours, FIT itineraries and MICE experiences for travel trade partners around the globe. We're also deeply committed to responsible travel: challenging ourselves, raising our standards and making sure that the journeys we create leave a positive mark on the places and people they touch.