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Pricing/Purchasing Analyst (Travel) - Permanent - Oxfordshire

Job Title: Pricing/Purchasing Analyst (Travel) - Permanent - Oxfordshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Oxfordshire, England
Industry:
Salary: Negotiable
Start Date: a
Duration: ASAP
REF: PP/PUSP/P/FC_1550679115
Contact Name: Fred Cope
Contact Email: fred.cope@projectpeople.com
Job Published: about 5 years ago

Job Description

Pricing/Purchasing Analyst (Travel Industry) - Permanent - Oxfordshire

We are currently recruiting for a Pricing Analyst on behalf of a leading Travel Company based in Oxfordshire. Reporting into the Head of Purchasing you will be responsible for the analysis of tariffs/rates/prices, rate reviews and cost benchmarking for their travel products.

As Pricing Analyst you will be responsible for:

  • Analysis of commercial proposals (tariffs, rates, prices, hotels, excursions and travel) submitted by suppliers during the tender process
  • Annual rate reviews for key hotels, excursions and travel companies; challenging or validating proposed increases
  • Tariff analysis and spot checking rates
  • Analysis of indirect categories (including Marketing, IT and Recruitment)

This is a permanent position and would suit someone with pricing / purchasing analysis experience gained within the Travel industry. You will be based in their Oxfordshire offices and will need to be able to travel to London offices when required.

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Ability to commercially interpret analysis and make observations / recommendations
  • Experience of working with large pricing data sets
  • Excellent time management skills with ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
  • Be comfortable working in a matrix structure with multiple stakeholders
  • Have related experience gained within the travel sector, specifically with accommodation, excursion and transfer rates/tariffs

Please apply via this site in the first instance or send a CV with covering note to Fred.Cope@Projectpeople.com

Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.