Job Vacancies at Westgate Travels and Tours

Westgate Travels and Tours is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:       Job Title: Procurement Manager Location: Lagos Responsibilities

• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
• Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
• Examine and test existing contracts
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients

• Proven working experience as a procurement manager, procurement officer or head of procurement
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market
• Talent in negotiations and networking
• Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
• in collecting and analyzing data
• Strong leadership capabilities
• B.Sc Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration.

• Research, explore and study different travel destination options
• Research destination and travel prices, customs, weather conditions, reviews etc.
• Research and study clients’ specifications and wishes
• Suggest suitable travel options that best suite clients' needs
• Inform clients and provide useful travel material such as guides, maps and event programs
• Collect deposits and balances
• Offer and promote different services and offerings
• Keep learning about latest industry trends
• Attend webinars, conferences and other educational programs
• Build and maintain relationships with clients

• Passionate about travel and tourism
• Excellent knowledge of latest tourism trends
• Good understanding of different tourism offerings and options
• Good knowledge of travel software
• Proficiency in English
• Knowledge of additional languages is an advantage
• Good sales and presentation skills
• Customer oriented mindset
• Critical thinker and problem solver
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bachelor of Art/ Certification in Hospitality, Travel, Tourism, Business or similar relevant field.