Contract Manager

Road Scholar is the nonprofit world leader in educational travel for older adults. Our mission is to inspire adults to learn discover and travel. With thousands of programs across the globeincluding in-person online and on the waterwe believe curiosity is the key to a well-lived life.

At Road Scholar we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging. We believe that by valuing a wide range of perspectives and experiences we create a stronger more innovative organization that reflects the communities we serve.

In addition we are dedicated to being an environmentally sustainable organization. From the way we design our programs to how we operate as a team we are striving to reduce our environmental impact and create a positive legacy for future generations.

About the role...

Road Scholar is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Contract Manager to support our Tuition and Revenue Management team by negotiating and securing contracts for accommodations transportation and ground operations services across our programs. This position reports to the Director of Contracting.

This role owns the end-to-end contracting process for assigned vendors ensuring competitive pricing clear contractual terms and timely execution in alignment with program financial and quality objectives. The Contract Manager will collaborate closely with Directors of Contracting Program Operations and cross-functional partners across the organization.

Road Scholar offers a remote work environment. The compensation range for this exempt level salaried position is $60000 - $70000 based on experience.

In this role you will provide...

Contracting & Negotiation:

• Independently manage the full lifecycle of assigned vendor contracts including negotiation drafting execution and renewal.
• Negotiate rates terms and conditions with accommodations transportation and ground operations suppliers in alignment with annual cost capacity and quality goals.
• Secure inventory to meet annual program capacity including additional capacity as requested by Tuition & Revenue Management.
• Maintain open proactive communication with Program Operations and Tuition & Revenue Management regarding contracting timelines pricing challenges delays and risks including rates that exceed targets.
• Serve as the primary contracting point of contact for assigned vendors building productive relationships based on service quality and long-term value and resolving contract-related issues.

Contract Coordination & Turnover:

• Draft and manage vendor contracts and supporting documentation confirm agreement on all terms and hand off finalized materials to designated internal departments within required timelines.
• Ensure all contracts are accurately recorded and communicated for data entry and program delivery.
• Attend strategy meetings regional meetings and cross-departmental discussions as needed.
• Support development and follow-through of Quality Action Plans.
• Represent Road Scholar meeting with vendors in destination and at travel industry events as appropriate

Were seeking...

• Bachelors Degree and 35 years of experience in the travel or hospitality industry or equivalent experience in contract management or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive results-driven work style with strong organizational and time-management capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook Excel Word) and comfort working in workflow or project-management platforms (e.g. or similar).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to build strong vendor and internal relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced multi-functional environment.
• Contract negotiation experience and/or vendor management experience within the travel or hospitality sector highly preferred.

For serious consideration please submit cover letter with your resume.

Why join the Road Scholar Team...

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package!

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance (with a substantial employee subsidy!)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a company match of 5% after 1 year of employment!
• Up to 20 days of PTO annually accrued every payroll cycle
• Enjoy a paid week off in addition to your PTO at the end of December to enjoy the holiday season!
• A generous employee discounts on our programs
• As a Road Scholar employee you can opt-in to receive an IATA membership
• We take professional development seriously which is why we provide LinkedIn Learning access to all employees amongst other professional development opportunities
• Thats right were fully remote!
• To learn moreabout our benefits offerings check us out at Opportunity Employer

  Road Scholar supports diversity in our staff participants and programs. An Equal Opportunity Employer Road Scholar values and supports individual differences and strives to create an environment that contributes to the success of both the individual and the organization. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we consider applicants for all positions without regard to race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation pregnancy illness marital or veteran status or disability or any other status protected by applicable law.

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