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**Job Objective:**
Manage and administer hotel sourcing and contracting across MCI customers primarily within US venues. Achieving both client and MCI objectives through establishing consistent contract practices language protecting both the interest of our client base and MCI at the direction of the US President, Strategic Event Management and Head of Global Hotel Procurement.
**Duties and Responsibilities:**
**Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to** **:**
* Sourcing hotels and venues for corporate and association events
* Cooperating with Corporate office to understand and carry-out procurement policies
* Reviewing new event requests and working with client and local offices to understand and clarify event needs
* Compiling and tracking reports on status of events and anticipated spend by client
* Analyzing client budgets and requirements within each meeting/event request and identify appropriate hotels for contracting
* Working as intermediary between client and hotel during the contracting process; assisting client with any contracting issues
* Maintaining quarterly reporting on spend analysis inside/outside Preferred Partners
* Monitoring and maintaining quality and adherence to processes, identifying and contributing to their improvement
* Identifying potential hotels/venues, visiting existing suppliers (as appropriate / required), and building and maintaining good relationships
* Maintaining contract files and using as reference for future events/needs
* Leveraging buying power of client (and MCI) to ensure client is receiving the best options at the most affordable costs, preferably at or below budget
* Negotiating contract terms between client and hotel/venue to ensure the client receives the best concessions and most affordable options with the facilities
* Input requests into CVENT along with post event results
* Conducting research and finding resources to help staff make decisions about event possibilities
**Job Requirements:**
* Bachelors degree or equivalent experience working in related field
* Previous experience in the hospitality field strongly preferred (hotel sales/marketing)
* 3 years experience in hotel sourcing, procurement and contract negotiating
* Detail oriented, self-sufficient, with inquiring mind and analytical capabilities
* Ability to adapt to new conditions, assignments, and deadlines at a moments notice
* Ability to work independently and with multi-cultural/global team
* Working knowledge of contractual conditions and contractual policy
* Must have excellent customer service and communication skills
* Must have good negotiation skills while working with vendors and clients
* Ability to develop good working relationships with vendors and clients
* Ability to exercise sound judgment when handling a variety of issues
**Specific Technical Skills:**
* Working knowledge of Windows Office, Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
* Working knowledge and direct experience of CVENT preferred
* Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) or Certified Exhibitions Manager (CEM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) preferred
**Additional Local Requirements:**
* Ability to work with multicultural/global offices and suppliers
* Travel may be required on a limited basis
* In office required for HQ location. Virtual Consideration for non-local residence
**Proof of vaccination or an approved exemption on the basis of disability or religion must be obtained prior to start date. Successful applicants should contact the People & Culture team if they are interested in learning more about MCI USAs vaccination requirement.**
**Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.**
**MCI USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.**
**BIPOC applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.**
LOCATION **Dallas, USA**