Purchasing Manager

BCD Travel

Sourcing Manager accountable for sourcing meetings and event venues for clients at BCD Travel. Creating proposals, sourcing and contracting venues, and managing client relationships within a flexible remote structure.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $59,000 - $74,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing and contracting hotels and venues, managing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and providing exceptional customer service. Proficient in CVENT and Microsoft Office, with a strong understanding of compliance and performance management in the travel industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CVENT ExperienceHotel Sourcing & ContractingMeetings ManagementStrong Customer Service SkillsBachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience

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Hard Skills

Proposal Requests (RFPs)Contract NegotiationSupplier AnalysisMeeting Goals UnderstandingSpace Requirements AnalysisAmendments ManagementCancellation Requests ManagementHotel Penalties MonitoringTravel Industry KnowledgeDestination Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal Communication SkillsStrong Written Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCVENTWindows Platform

Certifications & Qualifications

CMPCMMHMCCCMP-HC

Industry Keywords

Pharma ExperienceMedical Device ExperienceClient CompliancePerformance Management SLAsGround Transportation Sourcing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and submit proposal requests (RFPs) and sourcing and contracting hotels, venues, and ground transportation providers
Consult clients and schedule site inspections to ensure results for meetings and events
Recommend venues, contracting terms, and best practices as the SME (Subject Matter Expert)
Understand meeting goals and objectives, sleeping room, and space requirements
Distribute, monitor, and analyze supplier Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
Negotiate contracts for best prices and concessions
Source preferred ground transportation providers
Manage amendments and cancellation requests efficiently
Enter and update contracted details and negotiated savings in CVENT
Monitor hotel penalties for rebooking opportunities
Adhere to client compliance and performance management SLAs
Provide excellent customer service

Requirements

What you’ll need

Travel industry and destination knowledge is a plus
CVENT experience is required; certification is preferred
International experience a plus
Pharma/Medical Device experience a plus
CMP, CMM, HMCC or CMP-HC a plus
Strong customer service skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent work experience
Proven hotel sourcing & contracting, meetings management
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Windows platform

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities
Opportunities to grow your skillset and career
Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
A compensation package that feels fair to you, including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools
Travel industry professional perks and discounts
An inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated