Procurement Manager, Villas

<div class="content-intro"><p>Kensington delivers the world’s most personal travel experiences. We bring to life each client’s desire to travel in a way that’s tailored specifically for them, in the company of local private guides who ensure that they enjoy the authentic best of their destination. The result is a unique journey rich in memories that last a lifetime!</p> <p>We achieve this because of our extraordinary people, passionate experts with deep knowledge of their destinations. They are what enables us to deliver remarkable experiences in over 120 countries worldwide, and across each of our businesses – Private Touring, Cruises, Villas, Yachts, Expeditions, Ultraluxe Land, Private Jets, and Air.&nbsp;</p> <p>To learn more about Kensington, visit <a id="menurrs8" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="http://kensingtontours.com/" target="_blank">kensingtontours.com</a>.&nbsp;</p></div><h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">About The Role</span></h2> <div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We are seeking a strategic and commercially driven Procurement Manager, Villas to lead the growth, evolution, and scaling of Kensington’s global villa portfolio within the Ultraluxe ecosystem. Reporting directly to the Director of Product &amp; Procurement, Ultraluxe, this role will be responsible for building, managing, and optimizing a high-quality, globally competitive villa portfolio, while leading the integration of villas across Kensington’s villa platform and broader Ultraluxe ecosystem.&nbsp;</span><br><br></div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Sitting at the intersection of procurement, product strategy, and commercial performance, this role will own key supplier relationships, define sourcing strategy, and manage the structure and positioning of the villa portfolio across multiple tiers. The successful candidate will ensure the portfolio is competitive, scalable, and aligned with Kensington’s Ultraluxe standards, while balancing both growth and margin.</span><br><br></div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This role goes beyond traditional procurement. It requires someone who can build and manage supplier relationships, define strategic direction, and lead the integration of villas across product, platform, and operations. Working cross-functionally, you will ensure villas are positioned as a core component of the Ultraluxe ecosystem, seamlessly connected with land itineraries, yachts, and all product elements to deliver fully orchestrated, high-value journeys.</span></div> </div> <h2 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Key Responsibilities</span></h2> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Supplier &amp; Commercial</em></span></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Own and grow global relationships with villa partners, including PMCs and aggregators, negotiating pricing, availability structures, and commercial terms that support both self-serve and Ultraluxe sales models</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Continuously evaluate supplier performance, pricing competitiveness, and product quality to ensure the portfolio stays best-in-class</span></li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Product &amp; Strategy</em></span></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Define sourcing priorities by region, product type, and client segment</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Develop clear frameworks for how villas are categorized, priced, and positioned across multiple sales channels</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lead the integration of villas into Kensington's broader Ultraluxe offering, driving cross-sell opportunities by embedding villas into existing client pathways and journeys</span></li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Operations &amp; Technology</em></span></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Partner with Product and Technology teams to build scalable villa platforms - spanning inventory management, availability, and property onboarding workflows</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Define and continuously improve processes for high-volume property onboarding</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Work closely with operations support to ensure smooth confirmation workflows and supplier communication</span></li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Performance</em></span></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Own and report on key commercial metrics including margin, conversion, supplier utilization, and portfolio growth</span></li> </ul> <h2 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">What We're Looking For</span></h2> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3+ years in villa procurement, luxury travel, or a related sourcing or product role</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Deep knowledge of the global villa ecosystem - PMCs, aggregators, pricing dynamics, and market structure</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with inventory systems, APIs, or large-scale product onboarding (strongly preferred)</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A track record of building supplier relationships and negotiating commercial agreements</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong commercial instincts - able to balance margin, scale, and product positioning</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Comfortable working cross-functionally with Product, Tech, and Operations teams</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Highly organized and analytical, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Clear, confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We provide a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. Employees have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and compensation tied to business and individual performance. The expected compensation range for this position is: $70,000 to $75,000.</span></em></p> <p><em><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The actual compensation may vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training.</span></em></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-teams="true">The Range Group may use artificial intelligence throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for this position. These tools assist our hiring team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by the hiring team.</span><strong><em><br><br>We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.</em></strong></p></div>