Sourcing Specialist - (220001AT)

CWT Meetings & Events is a global, full-service meetings and events agency with over 30 years of experience providing innovative solutions for both strategic meetings and event management. We live, breathe and thrive on executing some of the most innovative events and finest meetings of all shapes and sizes.
We're a community of 1,400 meetings and event experts spanning 68 countries and we are continuing to grow. We are always on the lookout for talented people to join us on our journey and help us to exceed both our own expectations, and those of our clients.

Position Overview

CWT Meetings & Events is seeking a Sourcing Specialist

Position Description

Strategic Meetings Management Support

• Utilization of CWT or client meetings technology to source and support Venue Sourcing Solutions

• Conduct hotel space searches for 100% of workload through Cvent.

• Complete understanding of the functionality of Cvent in order to advise/educate clients.

• Negotiate best possible rates and program concessions for the component of SMM Procurement, leveraging client-supplier relationships, and utilizing processes and procedures outlined in the client agreements.

• Be knowledgeable of the client(s) contracting process and legal addendums

• Provide guidance and offer recommendations to team members not actively involved in SMM Procurement on a daily basis.

• Build and maintain strong client knowledge by attending regularly scheduled calls to further define and improve processes and procedures.

Destination Expertise

• Stay current on industry trends, through internal and external training.

• Attend regular supplier presentations.

• Participate in weekly team meetings.

Communication

• Ensure the client is appropriately informed of and represented in all terms and conditions contained in the client contract process and their legal addendums

• Proactively escalate potential client or supplier issues to manager/Account Director/IR for resolution.

• Fully support the larger Strategic Travel & Event Procurement Team through workload sharing, and brainstorming.

• Works collaboratively across teams to ensure a seamless flow of information that supports client use of multiple CWT services.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

Experience & Education:

Experience

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Minimum 3 years of current relative Sourcing and Meeting Planning experience required.

• College diploma or degree in a related field.

• CMP designation / Formal project management designation/training are assets.

Languages

• Fluent in English

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of web-based registration tools is a plus.

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft office suite.

• Proven negotiating skills.

• Strong financial acumen.

• Strong multi-tasker who works well under pressure.

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

• Proven ability in project management.

CWT is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
CWT is fully committed to the health and wellbeing of its employees. CWT can only offer employment to those applicants in the United States that are fully vaccinated 

As part of the application and / or offer process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your vaccination or exemption status and this evidence will be retained in your personnel records.