Develop and own the global travel, fleet, and meetings & events category strategies across regions, business units, and spend types, including air, hotel, ground transportation, car rental, fleet services, and meetings & events suppliers.
Align sourcing and program strategies with enterprise priorities such as cost optimization, employee experience, duty of care, sustainability, and operational efficiency.
Establish long-term category roadmaps focused on supplier consolidation, commercial value, digital enablement, policy compliance, and program transformation.
Serve as the executive owner of key travel and transportation programs, including the global travel management program, airline and hotel partnerships, fleet management solutions, and meetings & events sourcing and governance frameworks.
Lead global sourcing initiatives, including RFPs, contract negotiations, rate card strategy, and supplier selection for all travel, fleet management, and meeting & events categories.
Coordinate with all supplier delivery partners to drive a best in class program with a deep focus on generating both financial and employee experience value, innovation, exceeding market benchmarks, and developing business critical data and analytics.
Design and enforce governance frameworks, KPIs, SLAs, quarterly business reviews (QBRs), and performance dashboards.
Ensure contract compliance, risk mitigation, and adherence to global travel and service regulations.
Lead engagements with Executive leaders across functions to develop cross organizational business objectives and programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Travel Management, or related field.
15+ years of progressive procurement, category management, or Travel talent /service acquisition experience.
Deep expertise in Travel and Transportation program management, and compliance.
Proven success leading large global travel programs and multi-billion-dollar spend portfolios.
Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex negotiations and strategic supplier partnerships.
Preferred MBA or Master’s degree in a related field.
Experience in a global Fortune 500 or large, matrixed enterprise.
Expertise with VMS tools (e.g., Workday VNDLY, SAP Fieldglass, Beeline), ITSM platforms, and MSP/outsourcing operating models.
Supply chain, procurement, or HR certifications (CPSM, CIPS, SOW Management certifications).
Experience leading organizational or digital transformation initiatives.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including;
4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementcategory managementtravel program managementcontract negotiationssupplier selectionfinancial analyticsrisk mitigationgovernance frameworksKPI developmentdigital transformation

Soft Skills

executive presenceinfluencing senior stakeholdersnegotiation skillscross-functional collaborationleadershipstrategic thinkingcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvinginnovation

Certifications

CPSMCIPSSOW Management certificationsMBAMaster's degree in related field