Director of Client Delivery APAC

Accommodations Plus International (API)

Accommodations Plus International (API) is the recognized industry leader in providing crew hotel and ground transportation travel

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solutions to commercial airlines. Established in 1984 as a small regional company, API has grown into a global provider serving 115 airlines globally supported by 23 locations around the world and employing over 600 full time associates.

We are changing the way businesses manage travel. Our technology platform streamlines the entire crew planning process, making day-to-day operations more efficient and elevating the crew layover experience. API’s proprietary technology, mobile solutions and our experienced team are positioned to offer our clients a complete, end-to-end platform that integrates seamlessly into their process

Summary/Objective An experienced Procurement Category Manager with experience of a heavily operational based procurement role, assists leadership with leading/managing the Client Delivery team. This role will plan, manage, and coordinate Client Delivery activities to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished. This role will be the voice of the customer, making sure that all delivery functions – Contracting, Operations, Technology, Product, and Accounting - are consistent and in line with achieving our customer’s success.

This position requires strategic vision to identify and interpret market trends and set appropriate hotel sourcing strategies. Along with excellent negotiation skills, extensive contracting experience and strong team management you coach and develop the team to deliver aggressive savings targets to provide maximum value to our customers whilst developing and maintaining progressive supplier relationships.

A leader who is a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, a customer focus and the ability to engage effectively with a broad range of stakeholders and partners to drive business outcomes and the ability to communicate at a senior level as well as operational team members.

Developing supplier continuous improvement and applying tools and techniques based on current knowledge of best practice strategic sourcing and the hotel marketplace.

Essential Functions

Client Relationship

Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at senior levels within the airline and hotel partners.Communicate and meet with major clients on a regular basis to ensure that API deliverables are met.Support Client Delivery Team to create client sourcing strategy based on solid market insightsReport on strategy and savings matrix for APAC accountsLead Client Delivery Team to develop Strategic Account Plans for their Airlines and ensure that they deliver according to the plan and keep updated throughout the yearSuggest solutions and innovative ideas to meet client needsEnsure Client Delivery Team handle complaints and problems in a timely and effective manner.Support Client Delivery Team to prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports and budget forecasts for client.

Site Inspections

Train Client Delivery Team to thoroughly and effectively conduct site inspections domestically and international when required to ascertain suitability for airline in line with minimum requirements.Undertake Site Inspections from time to time in key marketsSupport the effective management of union relationships as part of the site inspection process

Day to Day Client Delivery

Provide strategic leadership to identify opportunities to expand products within APAC accounts.Communicate to the VP on client performance, strategies and needs.Ensure Client Delivery team remain on track with sourcing deliverables and airline sign off approval processes are followed.Ensure Client Delivery Team maintain action log to ensure all parties are aware of action points and follow up resolve points are understood, leading weekly meetings internally with Client Delivery Team to review so they are appropriately prepared for client meetingsSupport and help prepare client communications ranging from weekly performance meetings to business reviews.Review all details of a destination presentation to ensure they are accurate before being offered to the airline for review.Document, trouble shoot and resolve operational and sourcing challengesBecome knowledgeable with API’s technology platforms for the Client Delivery department.Ensure Client Delivery teams and maintaining and updating spreadsheets and databases as requiredSupport VP APAC on assigned projects as requested in line with the growth of the business.

Responsibilities

Support Client Delivery team to ensure the correct process, client focus, and communication is conveyed to create exemplary performance for the client.Manage multiple projects and facilitate their success from the original concept to the final implementation.Provide organization, direction and coordination for business reviews, ensure savings matrix is maintained accurately.Support VP APAC by providing coaching of Client Delivery team and identifying areas for growth and training opportunities.Hold weekly planned individual meetings with team members to review current work load and ensure work is on track

Key accountability's

Lead, grow and manage the APAC Client Delivery team to ensure the correct process, client focus, and communication is conveyed to create exemplary performance for the clientCoordinate with Operations, Technology, Product and Accounting departments with the objective of raising, consolidating and prioritizing requests until the solutions are implemented or topics are addressed.Relationship management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with the clients at all different levels.Ability to manage multiple projects and facilitate their success from the original concept to the final implementationWork closely Client Delivery team to coordinate project details and to ensure timely and effectively completionProvide organization, direction and coordinate for business reviews, savings matrix, new client implementations and all other client specific initiativesDevelops people within the team and across capabilities by coaching, identifying areas for growth, celebrating successes, managing promotion process, keeping an open dialogue with the team, identifying training opportunitiesConsistently provides team members guidance, goal setting and performance feedback on a regular basisBecome knowledgeable in all API technology platforms to ensure clients are aligned with appropriate software solutions.Ensure Strategic Account Plans are implemented effectively for all APAC ClientsOversee the central repository for contracts (salesforce), including activity planning and the timely execution of contracts.Obtain data from varied sources to identify and support fact-driven opportunities. Ensure analysis is accurate, comprehensive and robust.Lead Client Delivery teams to conduct risk analysis to continually review contracts and market opportunities and take action as required.Share market knowledge and experience with team members to support the success of all airline accounts.Develop, implement and manage an appropriate SRM Strategy across APAC clients hotel and ground transport supplier program.

Systems Requirements

MyCrewCare

Manage crew feedback specialist in managing crew member feedback via our online portal for all assigned accounts ensuring any complaints are addressed in a timely fashion accordingly with our hotel partners and documented.Identify where supplier performance management is required and implement performance improvement plans where necessaryEnsure the team add new hotels to the system and ensure all information is accurate.

HotelExpress

Ensure the clients using HotelExpress have an appropriate portfolio of contracted hotels available and the Client Delivery team are effectively managing the supplier and client relationships. Ensure they are loaded and maintained properly on HotelExpress for clients.

ACES

Ensure Client Delivery team are loading all hotel contract information correctly into ACES for OPS and for Accounting.Ensure the Client Delivery teams are effectively managing ACES schedules monthly to ensure hotels are downloading their schedules and identifying any risk in advance. Ensure teams are assisting OPS department with follow up to the hotels to ensure that schedules are accepted, and trouble shoot any issues.Ensure that client back up lists are accurate and loaded into ACES for OPS.

Salesforce

Ensure all opportunities (upcoming contract expirations and/or new destinations) are in Salesforce with accurate business start dates and revenue projectionsEnsure contracts are entered into Salesforce prior to contract start date.

Supervisory Responsibility

Client Delivery Team members, Account Co-Ordinator's and MCC Specialist.

Work Environment

This position will be based at our Mascot office, minimum 4 days per week.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

The role has a need for the employee to operate and be available from Monday through Friday, normal core business hours. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

This position requires 30% travel.

Key Capabilities

Problem Solving/AnalysisDetail-orientedRelationship builderHighly proficient in Excel and PowerpointAbility to multi-task and work under strict deadlinesLeadershipExcellent interpersonal and integrative negotiation skillsDevelop and maintain budgetsExceptional verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work with diverse culturesStrong results focus, with a continuous improvement skill set.Flexible schedule and travel availability needed based on business needs

Required Education and Experience

Established (at least 5 years) of experience in a category manager procurement roleExperience in the travel industry preferable.Bachelor’s degree in business administration or similarMCIPS qualified preferredStrong governance, process and change management experienceNegotiated major strategic and complex deals, that delivered significant commercial outcomes.Sound appreciation of category management principles and processes, with an advanced working knowledge of contract law.Proven ability to effectively manage workload in a fast-paced environment relying on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Who We Are

API is the global leader for crew accommodation solutions, and we are changing the way businesses manage travel. Our technology platform streamlines the entire crew planning process, making day-to-day operations more efficient and elevating the crew layover experience. API’s proprietary technology, mobile solutions and our experienced team are positioned to offer our clients a complete, end-to-end platform that integrates seamlessly into their process. We are looking for dynamic, creative, and tech savvy individuals to join our team. If you are passionate about hard work, providing impeccable service, technology, and solutions to our clients then API may be a great fit for you

Other Duties

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time according to business needs.

The performance of additional responsibilities if you are designated as a Data Protection Champion (DPC), Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) or Information Assurance Accounting Officer (IAAO).

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

AAP/EEO Statement

Accommodations Plus International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

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