Travel Commodity Manager (Global Procurement & Travel Operations)

Job description

Key Responsibilities Global Travel Program & Category Ownership Strategic Sourcing, Negotiations & Savings Accountability -lead hotel program strategy including rate caps, LRA participation, and footprint optimization. - Own the global travel category strategy across airlines, hotels, rental car companies, ground transportation, TMCs, and travel technology providers. - Deliver measurable year-over-year cost savings, value creation, and efficiency improvements aligned with procurement targets. - Establish and track category KPIs including savings, compliance, supplier performance, and traveler satisfaction. - Design and manage airline programs including market-based share commitments, dynamic discount models, bundle/content strategies, and performance tracking. - Lead annual and multi-year sourcing strategies, including RFPs, competitive rebids, renewals, and supplier rationalization efforts. - Own negotiation strategy and execution for global and regional agreements with airlines, hotel chains, rental car companies, and other travel suppliers. - Secure preferred pricing, volume commitments, value-added benefits, and commercial protections. - Partner with Finance to validate savings...