Associate Director, Travel Procurement
Core
Lead the regional travel programme and technology roadmap for EMEA, modernizing the travel landscape to deliver financial, carbon, and performance targets while serving as the internal face of travel for the region.
Role type
Associate Director, Travel Procurement & Strategy
Builds
Regional travel technology landscape, travel policies, and dashboards for performance monitoring
Domain
Corporate Travel Management / EMEA Region
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Corporate travel strategy, Programme management, Data analysis, Financial modeling, Change management, Stakeholder engagement, Risk management, Sustainability integration, OBT/GDS/NDC expertise, TMC operating model knowledge
Preferred skills
Supplier management, AI and emerging technologies knowledge
Technologies
Microsoft Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, Concur Travel & Expense, Workday HR systems
Responsibilities
Shape regional travel strategy and prioritize actions based on data trends; Lead innovation and improvements across the travel technology landscape; Act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders on commercial decisions; Drive adoption of travel technologies and programmes through change management; Ensure policy adherence, audit readiness, and embed carbon-reduction levers; Align regional and market priorities to ensure consistency and tailor solutions to local needs.