{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"97c0c2e35b1e2cb13ec6bd91","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/97c0c2e35b1e2cb13ec6bd91","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/97c0c2e35b1e2cb13ec6bd91","title":"Supplier Operations Coordinator","description":"About the role:\nThe Supplier Operations Coordinator plays a critical role within the TD Supplier Operations organization, working closely with our vendors & partners and internal stakeholders both in the office and the field. This role will be responsible for efficiently securing all scheduled subcontractor dates as well as negotiate rates with vendors. This role will effectively “own” subcon contracts and vendor relationships in their assigned regions. You'll be a great fit for this position if you are comfortable engaging in conversation and negotiations via email and over the phone with our partners, working within a team, and effectively managing priorities and meeting deadlines.\n\nWhat you'll do:\nEfficiently secure sub-contractor dates and negotiate rates for seasonal contracts.\nCollaborate with Trip Experts and Regional Leads to ensure all systems are accurately updated by the Post-Season Update deadline.\nRegularly audit internal reports for added or cancelled service dates, and proactively communicate changes to vendors.\nEnsure all required Certificates of Insurance (COIs) are obtained and filed in a timely manner.\nCommunicate clearly and professionally with key stakeholders across departments and in the field.\nCoordinate with relevant team members to secure sub-contractors and adjust bookings based on assortment changes or operational needs.\nUpdate itineraries and supplier records when services are changed, denied, or newly confirmed.\nTake ownership of contract documentation and ensure records are maintained accurately across shared systems.\nIdentify and escalate vendor or service-related risks to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.\n\nWhat you'll need to be successful:\nStrong Communicator. You will have extensive correspondence and must be fluent in our systems, timelines, guidelines, and terminology.\nPhone Confident. You're comfortable picking up the phone to clarify contract details, confirm logistics, and keep things moving—especially when email won't suffice.\nOrganized and Detail-Oriented. With high volumes and complex vendor arrangements, success hinges on your ability to track the details while managing tight timelines.\nIndependent and Collaborative. You’re confident working autonomously, but also actively contribute to cross-functional team discussions and shared goals.\nProblem-Solver. You anticipate roadblocks and proactively develop solutions to logistical, contractual, or operational challenges.\nRelationship Builder. You cultivate trust with internal partners and vendors, ensuring smooth collaboration even under pressure.\nCredible. You quickly gain subject-matter knowledge and establish yourself as a dependable resource across the organization.\nPersuasive and Analytical. You blend negotiation savvy with data-backed decision-making to get the best results for Backroads.\nExcel Pro. You’re highly comfortable working with complex spreadsheets, detailed cost breakdowns, and large data sets.\n\nWork environment:\nBerkeley, CA\n4 days in office, 1 day work from home (Wednesdays)\nAbout the Department:\nThe Supplier Operations team is part of our greater Trip Development Department, comprised of contract administrators and data specialists located in Berkeley, CA and Utrecht, Netherlands. The team is responsible for reaching agreements with our 3,500+ subcontracted vendors and partners, which include some of the world’s most remarkable restaurants, transportation vendors, and experience providers. This team is focused on building relationships and confirming services with our partners in a timely manner that yields the best outcome for both the vendor and Backroads, and plays a key role in providing amazing experiences for our guests.\n\nAbout Backroads:\nAt Backroads we’re passionate about connecting our guests with so many of the most beautiful places in the world. We use our four-plus decades of expertise to create exceptional biking, hiking, and multi-adventure trips in over 50 countries for people wanting a deeper and richer travel experience. We travel on land as well as by small luxury ships on active river and ocean cruises. Our trips are for all ages – including dedicated itineraries just for families. We are known for our unwavering attention to quality. We have a dynamic work environment and a strong company culture.\nWhy Backroads:\nAt Backroads, we value every single member of our staff, and we’re proud to offer a dynamic work environment that enables growth. Your colleagues will be some of the most dedicated, competent, active, and fun people you will ever meet. A job at Backroads is unlike any other job you will ever have – you will be challenged, you will be inspired, and you will be gratified. No matter what you do here, you will be part of something that makes us all proud – delivering authentic, enriching, and often profoundly life-changing experiences. On top of all that, we have some pretty great benefits and perks! For example our US office employees receive:\nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k) with company match, flex plan, and parental leave\nGenerous paid time off, 8 paid holidays, and additional time off to go on Backroads trips!\nComplimentary trips and trip discounts for employees, and trip discounts for employees’ friends and family!\nOutdoor industry discounts and deals\nAlternative commuter incentives for biking, walking, carpooling, or using public transportation to get to work\nWellness programs and regular lunchtime bike rides and yoga\nBackroads is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.\nSalary Ranges:\n$26.93 - $33.66\nAt Backroads, we uphold a commitment to transparency and fairness within our hiring process, particularly regarding compensation. The salary range posted for each role applies to both employment offers and employees actively working in the role.\nNew hires are typically offered a starting salary between the minimum and midpoint of the range to ensure there is continued opportunity for salary progression during your employment at Backroads, reflecting our commitment to rewarding ongoing dedication, high performance, and significant contributions to our team. This approach not only supports our budgeting strategy but also our intention to foster an environment that encourages long-term growth and strong relationships between Backroads and our valued employees.\nOur office roles are onsite in our Berkeley headquarters, unless specifically noted as 'available for remote'. We do allow one work-from-home day a week, as well as one work-from-anywhere week per year. This pay range is intended for in-person work in our Berkeley, CA headquarters. 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But whether you’re sticking with the group or breaking off on your own, all of our planning and support are ultimately aimed at one simple thing: giving you the flexibility you need to discover the world on your own terms.\nTom Hale, Founder & President","company":"Backroads","rawCompany":"backroads","city":"Berkeley","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-21T12:13:28.583Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1023.00","title":"Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products","slug":"purchasing-agents-except-wholesale-retail-and-farm-products"},{"code":"43-3061.00","title":"Procurement Clerks","slug":"procurement-clerks"},{"code":"11-3071.04","title":"Supply Chain Managers","slug":"supply-chain-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"561520","title":"Tour Operators","slug":"tour-operators"},{"code":"561599","title":"All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services","slug":"all-other-travel-arrangement-and-reservation-services"},{"code":"561510","title":"Travel Agencies","slug":"travel-agencies"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Supplier Operations Coordinator","description":"About the role:\nThe Supplier Operations Coordinator plays a critical role within the TD Supplier Operations organization, working closely with our vendors & partners and internal stakeholders both in the office and the field. 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Your colleagues will be some of the most dedicated, competent, active, and fun people you will ever meet. A job at Backroads is unlike any other job you will ever have – you will be challenged, you will be inspired, and you will be gratified. No matter what you do here, you will be part of something that makes us all proud – delivering authentic, enriching, and often profoundly life-changing experiences. On top of all that, we have some pretty great benefits and perks! 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