Procurement Manager, Travel & Professional Services
Core
Develop and implement strategic sourcing and category management strategies for indirect spend, specifically focusing on professional services and travel-related categories.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing and category management manager
Builds
Optimized supplier contracts and cost-saving initiatives for professional services and travel categories
Domain
Corporate Services / Indirect Procurement
Required skills
strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, market analysis, spend analysis, risk mitigation, RFP/RFQ/RFI management
Preferred skills
experience with travel categories (airlines, hotels, ground transportation, events), knowledge of professional services (consulting, contingent labor, managed services)
Technologies
sourcing tools, contract lifecycle management systems, spend analysis platforms
Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive category strategies to optimize cost and business value; Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including RFPs and supplier selection; Negotiate and manage supplier contracts; Monitor supplier performance and KPIs; Identify and mitigate supply and commercial risks; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing with organizational objectives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
