About Us
Let’s go on an adventure together!
Hey there, we’re G Adventures. We’re one of the world’s leading small group travel companies, and we’ve always believed that travel isn’t just about where you go — it’s about how it changes you.
For the last 35 years, we’ve set out to do things differently. No cookie-cutter tours. No giant buses or cruise ships. And not to mention, as few selfie sticks as possible. Just real humans, travelling your heart out across the world with open minds and a non-stop desire to make our planet better, simply by exploring it.
At G Adventures, our DNA (or GNA, if you will) is built on belonging — where bringing your authentic self to work every day isn’t just accepted, it’s downright celebrated. For our office crew — you wanna rock a t-shirt with your dog’s face on it? We say go for it. For our Chief Experience Officers — you wanna hit the road and call some of the most epic places on Earth your home office? We love that — and we’ve got you. Wanna spend your days with people you genuinely like? Us too — and we’re pretty sure you’ll fit right in, wherever that is.
Now about that career of yours — this is the kind of place where you can spread your wings and truly grow into your role. The best part? You get to do it all alongside a passionate, freakishly talented, one-of-a-kind bunch excited to produce top-notch work and spread a ridiculous amount of goodness at the same time.
Feel like this could be the right fit? We think so too, and we’re already way too excited to meet you.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Contracting Manager for the region, the Contracting Specialist is responsible for executing their region’s buying strategy, keeping a focus on costs and service quality for all brands under the G Travel Community (“GTC”). This includes conducting and supporting the research and execution of the strategy set by the region’s product team with the support of the Director of Buying. This role works closely with local Operation Managers and Tour Staff Managers to generate the most optimal content flow, budgets, vendor selection and product content recommendations. As a member of the region's destination team; must be able to effectively partner and maintain consistent communication with all stakeholders, internally and externally, to ensure the objectives of their region are achieved.
We are open to candidates who live within the Central/Eastern Europe region.
What You'll be Doing:
Execution of the region buying strategy that meets the organization's cost objectives and service standards
Building relationships with existing vendors and sourcing new vendors as required; and using relationships to encourage new ideas and innovative solutions to challenges
Negotiating vendor contracts while maximizing cost value and ensuring G Adventures is preferred
Working with stakeholders to optimize our purchasing and utilization in the region.
Communicating results (costs and cost estimates) to meet deadlines
Updating budgets accurately and in a timely manner.
Building vendors and vendor contracts in our system following business rules
Develop and build awareness of competitive marketplace via local market intelligence
Providing Content Coordinator with accurate and detailed tour details as needed
Encouraging and promoting our social enterprise purpose through vendor engagement
Monitoring customer feedback and vendor SOP’s to ensure contracted services are meeting expectations and safety standards
Conducting the Audits for their region
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Required Skills & Experience:
3+ years or more of relevant travel, product and operation experience in their region
Proven experience negotiating rates and services and managing vendor communication.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant discipline
Solid knowledge of Central-Eastern and Mediterranean-Eastern European markets
Experience with buying, Tour Leading and operations cycle and processes
Experience collaboratively with cross-functional groups
Advanced communication skills, both oral and written in English and a local language
Proven experience in administrative and management skills
Ability to travel as role necessitates up to 25% - 30% of the time
What Do We Offer You?
Competitive Total Rewards Package, including exclusive travel perks!
Additional days off, including on your birthday!
Vacation time for you to recharge
Enhanced Parental Leave
Meaningful Employee Recognition Program
Learning and Growth Opportunities
Employee Resource Groups
*Applicable based on location*
Please note that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used in the selection or interview process.
G Adventures is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We consider all qualified applicants.