Director, Strategic Sourcing – Indirect Procurement

BCD Travel

. The Director, Strategic Sourcing (Indirect Procurement) is accountable for procuring regional and global products and services.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $115,000 - $132,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Director, Strategic Sourcing (Indirect Procurement) is accountable for procuring regional and global products and services.
This includes drafting RFI, RFP, and other procurement-related documentation necessary for sourcing, contract negotiations, and maximizing / leveraging BCD Travel's sourcing and purchasing power.
This position manages accountable supplier relationships while maintaining the Global Strategic Sourcing Project List, the Global Strategic Sourcing Contract Repository, and other departmental vendor programs.
Negotiate contracts with preferred suppliers (global, regional, country, 3rd party aggregators, wholesalers, etc.)
Manage contract renewal terms and dates
Develop and implement Supplier Service Level Agreements (SLA)
Establish and maintain business relationships, including business owners, to identify needs and requirements; Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Sourcing for approval processes, Finance and accounting as needed for guidance on related matters, and Legal, data privacy, and security departments regarding contract compliance, NDA, and timelines
Implement, monitor, and report results of financial targets
Maintain programs and databases, ensuring all assigned projects are complete and updated frequently
Utilize the most efficient sourcing strategy to satisfy requests based on the scope of work required, the materiality of the project, and other pertinent business factors
Lead the efforts of a Director of Sourcing and a Director of Procurement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive Indirect Spend Supply Chain Management experience is required
Prior experience working on technology, telecommunications, and other types of sourcing engagements, specifically experience with licensing
Prior experience working on all HR benefit categories while partnering closely with Human Resources and external suppliers to optimize value, manage risk, ensure compliance, and improve employee experience across benefits offerings
History of successfully negotiating with such as Google, Microsoft, SAP, Salesforce, AWS, and other Saas related entities
Excellent communication skills: oral, written, and presentation in English are required
Highly proficient in one or more additional languages, such as Dutch, German, or Spanish
You have a College, Associate, or University degree or equivalent experience
Proven capability to manage cross-functional work teams
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
CPM, CPSM, or Six Sigma certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities
Opportunities to grow your skillset and career
Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
A compensation package that feels fair to you, including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools
Travel industry professional perks and discounts
An inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated

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Hard Skills & Tools

Indirect Spend Supply Chain Managementcontract negotiationSupplier Service Level Agreements (SLA)sourcing strategyfinancial targets monitoringRFIRFPlicensingHR benefit categoriescross-functional team management

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsrelationship managementnegotiation skillsproblem-solvingorganizational skillscollaborationleadershipadaptabilityinterpersonal skills

Certifications

CPMCPSMSix SigmaCollege degreeAssociate degreeUniversity degree