Manager, Purchasing and Design

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. Provide leadership and direction to a team of Purchasing & Design Specialists .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in meeting and event management, with a strong focus on client and supplier contract expertise, project management, and financial oversight. Proven leadership capabilities in mentoring teams, ensuring operational excellence, and maintaining high standards of customer service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Event Management ExperienceClient And Supplier Contract ExpertiseProject ManagementMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyLeadership And Team Delegation

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Hard Skills

Event ManagementProject ManagementBudgetingContract ReviewProposal DevelopmentFinancial AptitudeEditingWriting

Soft Skills

LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCustomer Service EthicTeam CollaborationIndependence

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Travel And EventsClient ServicesDMCsCVBsNSOs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and direction to a team of Purchasing & Design Specialists
Ensure successful delivery of Travel and Events budgets, proposals and contracts
Develop and mentor assigned team members to support career path and growth
Plan and monitor staffing and workload and ensure accountability for deliverables
Participate in hiring decisions
Train direct reports on department processes and position expectations
Provide performance feedback through regular one-on-one meetings
Oversee project work and team participation in Client Playbooks
Collaborate with Client Services to drive operational excellence and growth
Attend proposal kick-off and turnover meetings
Conduct file reviews through turnover to Event Management
Monitor proposal timelines and deliverables
Proof proposal budgets against program agendas
Assist with pricing standards and profitability
Review and approve budgets and proformas
Review client and supplier contracts
Ensure compliance with negotiated savings documentation
Participate in client presentations
Develop and maintain relationships with hotels, NSOs, DMCs, and CVBs
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum ten years of extensive meeting/incentive & event management experience
Client and supplier contract expertise
2-3 years’ experience in successfully delegating and leading individuals/team
High level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Proven ability in project management and financial aptitude
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a deadline driven environment
Strong editing and writing skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects
Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team
Superior customer service ethic and high expectations for quality
Ability to travel as needed