Head of Supplier Partnerships and Contracting

Head of Supplier Partnerships and Contracting

c £85K + dependent on experience

Glasgow, UK (hybrid)

Behind every unforgettable Macs Adventure is an incredible network of local partners making the magic happen — and we’re looking for a commercially savvy relationship-builder to bring that ecosystem into the future.

As our Head of Supplier Partnerships & Contracting, you’ll lead and evolve a global network of 4,000+ suppliers, building trusted partnerships that enhance customer experiences, strengthen commercial performance, and create long‑term competitive advantage. Reporting to the Travel Product Director, you’ll shape supplier strategy, secure critical supply, and lead smart commercial negotiations that support growth across our travel portfolio. This is a high‑impact leadership role with the opportunity to influence how Macs Adventure scales for the future.

You’ll sit at the intersection of commercial strategy, product growth, operational excellence, and partnership development — ensuring Macs Adventure is not just a customer, but a true partner of choice. If you thrive on building relationships, spotting opportunities, driving performance, and turning complexity into scalable success, this could be your next adventure!

We’re a scaling adventure tour operator on a mission to be the leading global brand in self‑guided, active travel.

Welcoming over 40,000 customers on walking and cycling trips to destinations around the world, we employ over 150 people across the UK, US and Germany who share our purpose to create #macs moments by leading, advocating & enabling self‑guided, active travel as a positive force for people and planet.

In November 2024, we proudly achieved B Corp certification, marking a significant milestone in our journey toward sustainable, values‑driven growth.

We’re an ambitious, forward‑thinking business with a bold vision for the future, and our culture reflects these ambitions. We’re an action‑oriented, fast‑paced organisation and we like to have fun along the way. We’re looking for people who can grow with Macs and grow with us on our journey to become the world’s leading active travel company. It’s not the easy route and we’re looking for people who enjoy challenges, love learning, want to make an impact and align with our core values:

• Love the journey: A Macs trip is all about the journey, not the destination. We are all believers in Macs’ unique brand of self‑guided, active travel and shout about it. As more travellers convert to the Macs Way, we accept our business will grow and change. We welcome new connections, and embrace to new opportunities. Carpe diem!
• Take a different path:
  We’re not different for different’s sake; but we won’t succeed if we’re just the same as everyone else. We devise creative solutions to problems, find new ways of doing things, and trust colleagues who are doing so too. We are brave and feel empowered to take the initiative. We ask ourselves: is what I’m doing authentically Macs?
• Tread thoughtfully:
  We are considerate, empathetic and try to put ourselves in our customers’, suppliers’ and each other’s shoes. We support local, and find ways of having less negative impact on the planet. We find ways of having positive impact on people and communities. We are fair, and we do the right thing.
• Go the extra mile:
  We know that creating a perfect #Macs Moment involves going that bit further. We imagine the best feedback we can get and set out to earn it. We take ownership and accountability – it’s yours, not someone else’s, problem. We step up and help our team mates when they need us.

• Shape and lead our global supplier strategy, building a balanced, high‑performing network of partners that supports growth, quality, and operational resilience
• Lead commercial negotiations and contracting, driving margin improvement while building strong, long‑term supplier relationships
• Develop strategic partnerships that unlock differentiated customer experiences, innovation, and preferential access to supply
• Create and embed supplier performance frameworks, ensuring consistently high standards across quality, delivery, and customer…