Procurement Specialist

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. Ensure cost-effective, quality accommodation solutions aligned with each product’s identity .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $64,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong negotiation skills and supplier relationship management while ensuring cost-effective accommodation solutions in the North American tourism market. Proficient in analyzing market trends and utilizing AI tools for research and data analysis.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Negotiation SkillsSupplier Relationship ManagementNorth American Market KnowledgeAnalytical AbilityAI Fluency

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Hard Skills

Procurement ExperienceBudget ManagementContract ManagementData AnalysisItinerary Development

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer Experience Focus

Tools & Technologies

AI Tools

Industry Keywords

Tourism IndustrySupplier PortfolioMarket TrendsCompetition AwarenessSafety Criteria

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure cost-effective, quality accommodation solutions aligned with each product’s identity
Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships
Map strategy and contribute to itinerary development
Manage budgets and maximize negotiation outcomes
Build North American market expertise through networking, research, competition awareness, and industry insights
Identify, acquire, and allocate services and suppliers for North American groups
Maintain constructive relationships with existing and potential suppliers
Coordinate operational needs with inventory, itinerary strategy, and product development priorities
Balance cost and customer experience across products
Analyze market and industry trends and competition
Build a robust, scalable supplier portfolio and maximize chain relationships
Collaborate across tour departments
Ensure suppliers meet safety and quality criteria
Manage contracts, allocations, and supplier updates
Ensure safety and cost guidelines are followed
Ensure smooth handover of information to Production specialists and Tour Directors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Applicants must live in or relocate to Massachusetts or within commutable distance to the Cambridge, MA office
Strong written and verbal English communication skills; full fluency in English required
1–2+ years relevant work experience preferred
Previous procurement or negotiation experience preferred
Strong interest in the tourism industry
Passion for travel
Strong North American market knowledge and expertise
Analytical ability and comfort working with numbers and legal jargon
Negotiation skills
AI fluency and comfort using AI tools for research, data analysis, and drafting communications
Willingness to travel
Ability to manage time, stay organized, and handle high volumes of work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Four weeks paid vacation your first year
Ten paid holidays and two floating holidays
Exciting business travel opportunities
25% company match on 401(k) contributions
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Accident and hospital insurance
Legal and pet insurance
Dependent care, healthcare and commuter FSAs
Fertility care and family-building support
Yearly fitness reimbursement
Social and learning events
Employee-run resource groups
Employee Assistance Program
Tenure-based sabbatical eligibility
EF Product Discounts
Discounts at local venues and businesses
Monthly trainings and workshops
Flexible work from home on Fridays
Professional growth opportunities
International, energetic and supportive work community