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Administrative Assistant/Business Coordinator to the Head of Purchasing
Job Ref
ADMIN/BUS
Department
Contracts and Purchasing
Location
London
Type of Employment
Permanent
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Do you have experience working within the travel/leisure industry? Then you are the person we are looking for!
Miki Travel are looking for individuals who are passionate about travel and motivated to join a growing organisation.
About the Department
The Contracts and Purchasing team are responsible for sourcing the European Hotel product for both its group and individual (FIT) leisure segments. This involves contracting and managing rates, availability and general terms and conditions with hotels.
Job Purpose
We are looking to recruit an Adminstrative Assistant / Business Coordinator to the Head of Purchasing to the Contracts and Purchasing Department who will provide support to the Division Manager and to the Regional Management Team when required.
Main Responsibilities
- Strong administration support
- Deal with Supplier and Inter department /internal matters
- Maintain data bases by collating figures and generating reports
- Provide support with projects
- Assist with the administration and coordination of Ad hoc projects
- Manage and communicate business information to managers and employees
- Provide support with processing of business trip expense claims
- Assist with hotel contract loading/inventory management when required
Skills and Experience
Relevant Skills/Characteristics
- Excellent attention to detail and also able to prioritise tasks whilst working under pressure
- Professional attitude with excellent interpersonal skills
- Great communication skills both written and verbal
- Strong analytical and administration skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team at all levels
Required Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of Microsoft office applications with an advanced level in Excel, data analysis and graphs.
- Experience within travel industry/hotels or hospitality
Desirable
- Knowledge of Qlikview/Sales Force/Travel Studio/Oscar would be an advantage.
With 50 years experience in the wholesale travel industry, Miki Travel offers an exciting international working environment and you will be based in our contemporary offices in central London near to Mansion House, Cannon Street and Bank Underground stations. You will receive an attractive package with complimentary on site fitness centre and swimming pool as well as flexi-time working hours (based on 7,5 hours from Monday to Friday).