Lead supplier management for Explera's Indonesia business: hotel and transport contracts, allotments, rates, quality and the supplier team. Remote from Indonesia, contract.
About Explera DMC
Explera DMC is a premier Destination Management Company dedicated to delivering exceptional travel and event experiences worldwide. We operate with a global mindset while maintaining rigorous compliance standards.
Role overview
We are seeking a Contracting Manager to lead supplier management for Explera's Indonesia business. You will negotiate and manage contracts with villas, resorts and hotels, transport companies, activity providers and restaurants, so our partners get competitive, reliable rates for Bali, Lombok, the Gili Islands, Yogyakarta, Mount Bromo and Komodo.
You will lead the supplier executives, set contracting priorities with sales and quotations, and make sure every rate and policy in our system is correct.
Key responsibilities
1. Contracts & negotiation
- Negotiate annual contracts, allotments, release periods, group rates and special offers with villas, resorts and hotels
- Contract transport, guides, activities and restaurants on clear terms
- Plan rates and allotments ahead of the July–August high season, Christmas and New Year, and Nyepi
2. Rates & systems
- Make sure every contract, rate, supplement and policy is loaded correctly in our booking system
- Review margins and competitiveness with sales and quotations every season
3. Supplier quality & relationships
- Run site inspections and quality checks, and act on guest feedback
- Onboard new suppliers with the right licences, insurance and payment terms
4. Team leadership
- Lead and train the supplier executives
- Report monthly on contracted inventory, savings and supplier performance
Requirements
- 5+ years in hotel or ground contracting at a DMC, tour operator or hotel group in Indonesia
- A strong network of villas, resorts and hotels and transport suppliers across Indonesia
- Proven negotiation and contract management skills
- Bahasa Indonesia and fluent English
- Experience leading a small team
- Living in Indonesia and able to work as an independent contractor (invoicing Explera monthly)
- Your own laptop, a reliable internet connection and a quiet place to work
Remote contract
This is a remote role for people living in Indonesia. There is no Explera office in Indonesia: you work from home and join the team online.
- Engagement: independent contractor with Explera DMC Limited (Hong Kong), with a monthly fee agreed in writing
- You invoice monthly and handle your own Indonesian tax and BPJS as a self-employed professional
- Working hours: 09:00–18:00 WITA on weekdays, or as agreed at offer
- You use your own laptop and a reliable internet connection; Explera provides the systems and accounts you need
Why join Explera DMC?
- Own supplier strategy for Indonesia across Explera's partner markets
- Gain exposure to global travel markets and cross-border operations across Asia
- Be part of a dynamic, growing DMC with a strong compliance culture
- Autonomy to own your role and drive process improvements
Skills and Languages
Languages
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Native
- English
- Fluent
Skills
- Hotel contracting
- Supplier management
- Rate negotiation
- Allotments
- Rate loading
- Team leadership
- Excel
Education
Graduate; hospitality or business qualifications are a plus
Questions about this role
What does the Contracting Manager – Indonesia (Remote) at Explera do?
Lead supplier management for Explera's Indonesia business: hotel and transport contracts, allotments, rates, quality and the supplier team. Remote from Indonesia, contract. Day to day, the role includes: negotiate annual contracts, allotments, release periods, group rates and special offers with villas, resorts and hotels; contract transport, guides, activities and restaurants on clear terms; plan rates and allotments ahead of the July–August high season, Christmas and New Year, and Nyepi.
Where is the Contracting Manager – Indonesia (Remote) role based, and is it remote?
Location: Remote, Indonesia. Work mode: Remote (candidates must be based in Indonesia). Employment: contract. The role is with Explera DMC Limited, part of Explera Group, a B2B destination management company in Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, India and Hong Kong.
What experience and qualifications do I need?
Experience: 5–12 years. Education: Graduate; hospitality or business qualifications are a plus. Languages: Bahasa Indonesia (Native), English (Fluent). Key requirement: 5+ years in hotel or ground contracting at a DMC, tour operator or hotel group in Indonesia.
What is the salary for the Contracting Manager – Indonesia (Remote)?
The salary is discussed at interview and confirmed in a written offer. The application form asks for your current and expected salary.
How do I apply for the Contracting Manager – Indonesia (Remote)?
Apply online at https://career.expleradmc.com/jobs/contracting-manager-indonesia-remote-idcmr26/apply. The form takes about 10 minutes: your details, CV and the role's questionnaire, plus the documents it asks for (usually a recent photo, a photo ID and your highest education certificate). You can also email your CV to hr@expleradmc.com with the job title in the subject line.
What is the hiring process?
1. Apply (10 min): send your profile and resume in about 10 minutes. 2. Screening (within 5 days): a recruiter reviews your application and may call for a short chat. 3. Interview (1–2 rounds): meet the hiring manager and team, online or in the office. 4. Offer (within 1 week): a written offer with salary, benefits and start date. 5. Welcome (first 30 days): onboarding with your team, systems access and a buddy.
When does this job close?
Applications close on 3 December 2026. Apply early: we review applications as they arrive.
