• Torrance, California
• Travel
• $48K～54K
• Full Time regular employee
•  9:00~18:30

Job Description

Position
Operation / Procurement Specialist

Summary
This company is dedicated to providing top-tier travel services across the United States to meet the robust and evolving demands originating from Japan. The role combines essential functions of Travel Coordination (Operations) and Procurement Strategy.
To secure the highest quality accommodations, dining, and transportation at the most competitive rates, based on confirmed demand from Japan, and to ensure the smooth execution and delivery of these comprehensive travel arrangements.


Essential Duties

I. Operations: Travel Coordination and Demand Fulfillment
This function is responsible for the smooth and accurate execution of trips for Japanese clients traveling to the US.
​​​​​　・Demand Management: Effectively manage and execute inbound sourcing requests from the Japanese network, ensuring supply stability under optimal conditions.
　・Client Arrangements:
　　　-  Coordinate appropriate accommodations, dining, and transportation (e.g., motorcoaches/buses).
　　　-  Arrange reservations for shows and optional sightseeing tours based on client preferences.
　　　-  Organize and schedule business appointments, including coordination for company visits.
　・Administrative $ Financial Support:​​
　　　-  Prepare and present cost estimates for travel-related expenses.
　　　-  ​​​​​​​Input and manage necessary data entry related to bookings in internal systems.
　　　-  ​​​​​​​Handle payment management, including reviewing and processing related invoices.
　　　-  ​​​​​​​Provide overall operational support to ensure efficient arrangements.

Ⅱ. ​​​​​​​Procurement: Supplier Negotiation and Strategy
​​​​​​​This function is responsible for optimizing the quality and cost of the services required for execution.
　・ ​​​​​​​Supplier Negotiation & Relationship Management:
　　　-  ​​​​​​​Actively communicate with key contacts within hotels, restaurants, and motorcoach companies (both existing and potential partners).
　　　-  ​​​​​​​Lead negotiations to secure the best possible terms, aiming for better quality at a lower cost.
　　　-  ​​​​​​​Foster long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships that go beyond transactional business.
　・ ​​​​​​​Market Intelligence: Analyze US travel/tourism market trends and competitor sourcing strategies to inform and enhance the overall procurement strategy.​​​​​​​

Working Hours, Working style
​​​​​​​Standard Hours: 8 hours per day (40 hours per week)

Working Location
Full Remote

Salary/Benefit
$48K～$54K

Holidays
National Holidays

Qualifications
​​​​​​​・Proficiency in both English and Japanese is required.
・At least 2 years of experience in the travel industry or a related field
・Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
・Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management abilities.
・Flexibility and adaptability in handling various tasks.
・Proficient in MS Office (particularly Excel); experience with travel industry software is a plus

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