Purchasing And Design Specialist

Job Title: Purchasing and Design Specialist – Strategic Meetings Management
Location: Remote
Reports to: Manager, Sourcing and Contracting

About Us

We believe in better.

We believe that better culture, better benefits, and better solutions lead to achieving the best results. We help companies WIN by engaging their employees, partners, and customers with our future-proofed travel and events, incentives and recognition, and marketing services programs. Bottom line: workplace engagement is kind of our thing!

We practice what we preach.

A rewarding workplace isn't just for everyone else-- it's for us as well! Our employees are the center of our workplace solar system, and we know that the greatest way to boost our company, is to invest in our employees, first. We're proud of the work we deliver and the people who make it happen. Anyone can give you good. We are ready to give you better. Join our team and achieve your best with us!

What You'll Love About Us

• Great Company Culture. Our values don't sit on a shelf collecting dust, we use them in all we do! They’re so awesome, we even created an employee recognition program surrounding them. Ask us about it!
• Rest and Relaxation. 3 weeks of vacation, 10 paid holidays, paid personal days, and 1 full day dedicated to serving your community.
• Make an Impact. We care about your growth and development! Your ideas and voice are important to us, regardless of your position or background.
• Health Benefits. Medical with HSA and FSA options, dental, and vision. Employee health is one of our top priorities! We offer a free health and wellness program, and we reimburse a portion of your gym fees (ask us about this!).
• Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with a generous company match, and both legal and life insurance.
• Educational Benefits. Interested in furthering your professional development? We can help cover some of the costs!
• Give Back. Opportunities to get involved through our donation platform, One10 Cares.
• Flexible Work Models. In-office, work-from-home, or hybrid, depending on position and location.

Job Overview

The Purchasing & Design Specialist is responsible for the sourcing of hotel rooms, convention centers and function space for new/repeat meetings, and events. Responsibilities include sourcing/procurement; negotiation; client/vendor contracting and process development and management in collaboration with client.

Scope of Work

Responsibility for assigned projects proposal elements, utilizing standard processes and procedures to achieve client satisfaction. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicate with team members and supplier partners to ensure accurate and timely proposal development of travel projects.
• Deliver operational excellence and growth in collaboration with Client Services
• Source rates and availability and strategize on recommendations for destinations, hotels, resorts, ships and venues
• Maintain awareness of emerging industry trends, and incorporate innovative themes, concepts, activities and events into proposals
• Consider client/program objectives, program history, attendee demographics, and budget parameters when formulating recommendations
• Negotiate competitive rates and terms/conditions on the client’s behalf, leveraging supplier relationships and seeking opportunities to enhance value
• Execute contracts, following established processes and ensuring Client Services and clients are informed and their best interests represented in all terms and conditions
• Develop process map in collaboration with client and One10 Client Services
• Participate in client presentations to present One10 travel-related capabilities along with the specific solution recommendation
• Develop and maintain industry relationships including hotels, NSOs, DMCs, and CVBs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum four (4) years’ meetings and travel industry experience
• Contract negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a deadline driven environment

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft office suite especially Word, Excel, OneNote; Teams and PowerPoint
• Strong editing and writing skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects
• Client facing experience
• Sourcing and contracting multiple hotel and citywide events a plus
• Superior customer service ethic and high expectations for quality
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to travel and attend presentations as needed

Decision Making, Complexity, and Impact

As an individual contributor, you’ll be expected to effectively plan and organize your work, have strong interpersonal communication skills, collaborate well with others, and deliver consistent results. Maintaining optimism and modeling our core values is key!

One10 is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.