About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers

About the Role

If you love the thrill of finding the right venue, negotiating smart deals, and keeping all the details moving, this role is right in your sweet spot. As Purchasing Manager, you’ll help shape successful meetings and events from the earliest sourcing stage through contract execution and final invoice collection. You’ll partner with clients, program managers, and suppliers to deliver value, reduce risk, and keep everything running smoothly. It’s a fast-moving role for someone who’s equal parts relationship-builder, problem-solver, and detail champion.

You’re Good At

• Sourcing hotels and non-hotel venues, comparing options, and making thoughtful recommendations based on client goals and meeting specs
• Negotiating contracts, terms, pricing, and concessions while protecting client interests and minimizing risk
• Managing multiple deadlines, staying organized through a project plan, and keeping technology systems and documentation accurate
• Building strong client and supplier relationships with professionalism, confidence, and a high level of service
• Learning new tools quickly and working across platforms like Microsoft Office, Adobe, Cvent, WebEx, and Teams

You Might Also Have

• Three (3) plus years of experience in purchasing, meeting planning, hotel sales, and/or catering
• Knowledge of virtual, hybrid, and live program execution, including a willingness to jump into new event tech
• Strong destination and travel industry knowledge, including market trends and venue insights
• A college degree and/or CMP certification
• Bilingual skills and the ability to communicate clearly across a variety of stakeholders

You Should Know

This role is virtual. Fluency in Spanish is a requirement for this role.

THE PERKS

Flexible Working

We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow

Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice

We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move

The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

We’ve got you covered

Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.

It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.

Travel requirements for this role are as follows:

Less than 25%

We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Bilingual Corporate Meetings & Events Purchasing Manager is between $60,000 - $70,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.