About Wego:

We’re on a mission to help people discover the real value of travel — to inspire, to give more reasons, to make it easy — for you to travel. Our company was founded back in 2005, and since then, we’ve imagined and created some of the most well-loved products for travelers all around the world.

Today, Wego is the number 1 travel metasearch engine in the Middle East. There are millions of users on Wego every month — people who travel for adventure, for work, for family and for many other reasons. That’s why we work tirelessly to make your experience of planning & booking flights, hotels and trips as seamless as possible.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Supplier Optimization Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in optimizing our supplier relationships, ensuring competitive pricing, and enhancing the overall quality of our hotel booking offerings. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, excellent negotiation abilities, and a deep understanding of the travel and hospitality industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Analysis and Modeling:

• Utilise statistical methods and analytical techniques to analyse large datasets related to hotel bookings, pricing trends, customer behavior, and market dynamics.
• Develop models to forecast demand, pricing fluctuations, and consumer preferences for different hotel properties.

Quantitative Content Optimization:

• Design and implement algorithms to optimise hotel content across multiple platforms (e.g., OTAs, meta-search engines) to maximise visibility and booking conversions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data quality, content completeness, and accuracy for hotel listings.

Arbitrage Strategy Development:

• Identify arbitrage opportunities in hotel pricing and availability across different booking platforms and geographical regions.
• Develop toolsets and strategies to capitalise on pricing differentials and market inefficiencies.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Build monitoring and reporting solutions to track the performance of hotel content optimisation and arbitrage strategies.

• Generate regular reports and insights for stakeholders, highlighting key metrics, trends, and actionable recommendations.

Optimization Strategies:

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize supplier performance and competitiveness.

• Collaborate with the pricing and revenue management teams to ensure competitive and profitable pricing.

• Work with data science and engineering teams to leverage technology for supplier optimization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with Revenue Managers, Product Managers, Engineers, Commercial and Marketing teams to implement data-driven solutions that enhance the overall customer experience and revenue growth.
• Participate in cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing our hotel booking platform and services.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Tourism, or a related field, alternatively, Analytics or Data is also relevant. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in supplier management, procurement, or a related role within the travel or hospitality industry.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools and software like Tableau, Looker, Looker Studio or any other BI tool.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) or Google suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with supplier optimization in the travel or tech industry.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python or other analytical programming languages.
• Knowledge of hotel booking platforms and industry trends.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• A dynamic and innovative work environment.
• The chance to be part of a leading company in the travel and hospitality industry.