Sourcing Manager

Maritz

Kampala, Central Region
Permanent
Full-time

2 days ago

About the jobWhere Human Connection Fuels Possibility At Maritz, decades of innovation and perseverance have built more than just a strong reputation - they've shaped a culture where human connection and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.Joining Maritz means becoming part of a workplace grounded in a critical truth; people and their potential is our greatest resource.Maritz helps companies achieve their business goals by inspiring people to perform their best. We design experiences, incentives, and recognition programs that spark action and deliver measurable impact.And we've brought this human-first design inward - intentionally building teams that care for each other and collaborate powerfully. In our most recent employee survey, nearly 90% of respondents said that their managers care about their concerns and 82% said they feel genuinely appreciated. We know that when employees feel seen, supported, and celebrated for who they are, they thrive and so does our business.That's why we've created a flexible, environment that empowers you to do your best work without sacrificing what matters most to you. In fact, in that same survey, nearly 90% of respondents said they have the flexibility they need to balance work and personal life and nearly 80% said Maritz does a great job prioritizing employee well being.We have a passion for excellence and genuine care for the people making it possible.To function as the primary client liaison and lead for assigned programs. Negotiates critical program components based on knowledge of client requirements from initial request through contract completion and turnover; this includes recommending supplier and destinations options and solutions. Proactively negotiates prices and contracts and creates reasonable preliminary budgets. Communicates with the Client and suppliers on a timely basis, information relative to program operations. Follows standard operating procedures for all sourcing activity.Primary Responsibilities What You'll Be Doing

Develop and implement program and negotiation strategies to achieve best pricing and enhancements with suppliers
Gather information to source and place events, initiate RFPs, and secure room blocks and logistics
Negotiate and confirm program components with suppliers, review contracts for accuracy, and ensure legal protections
Track supplier option dates, follow up with team members, and provide documentation at sale notification
Advise teams and clients on deposit requirements, secure payments, and maintain accurate forecasting and budget updates
Keep records of tentative, sold, and canceled programs in management systems, ensuring compliance with policies
Provide leadership to project teams, maintain client communication, and manage VIP or complex requests
Conduct additional negotiations to improve costs, profitability, and terms while achieving benchmarking metrics

What You'll Bring

College degree
Minimum of 5 years in project, event, or meeting management, with at least 2 years negotiating supplier contracts
Experience in hotel buying and strong knowledge of program/event budget maintenance
Proven negotiation skills and success in building client and supplier relationships
Knowledge of domestic hotels and destinations for citywide events
Ability to manage multiple projects and demands effectively
Strong analytical skills and aptitude for technology/software solutions

Nice To Have

Program management system experience, especially with online sourcing tools

Working Logistics & Things You Should Know

This is a Remote role (onsite expectations to be defined by the company)
Requires up to 10% travel worldwide for client site inspections (air, boat, rail, or car)
During emergencies, you'll provide guidance and leadership to ensure client and participant's safety
Operations run on CST

DISCLAIMER: This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to confirm or be interpreted as a comprehensive summary of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.DISCLAIMER: This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to confirm or be interpreted as a comprehensive summary of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.Maritz offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid parental leave, 401k, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, year end holiday closure, and more!

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