Procurement Manager

Team Summary: Our Travel Resources team is dedicated to enhancing the business travel experience for employees and ensuring their safety and well-being. By actively monitoring the travel market trends and fostering strong relationships with vendors, our team continuously seeks innovative ways to provide the best-in-class travel resources, driving greater efficiency and value for the organization. Responsibilities: - Category Procurement: Responsible for formulating and executing procurement strategies for travel-related categories (including airlines, hotels, ground transportation, etc.) - Contract Management: Responsible for contract signing and follow-up contract performance management - Supplier Management: Develop potential supplier resources and evaluate the performance of existing suppliers - Internal Coordination: Establish efficient cooperation mechanisms with colleagues in the travel operations team, finance team, and other related functions to ensure effective implementation of travel policies Minimum Qualifications: - 5+ years of working experience within the travel category, preferably in a multinational organization - Ability to complete the end-to-end procurement process, including demand analysis, procurement planning, sourcing management, and contract negotiation - Familiarity with the latest trends and technologies in the business travel or tourism industry, or experience with service procurement is preferred - Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with diverse, cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple time zones, ensuring seamless project execution and alignment with global organizational objectives Preferred Qualifications: - In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, best practices, and market trends globally - Ability to analyze data, make informed decisions, and solve complex problems - Familiarity with procurement software and tools such as Ariba and Coupa - Ability to manage ambiguity, conflict, and change effectively in a fast-paced, ever-evolving work environment