Purchasing & Procurement Manager - Strategic Sourcing - Travel, Expense & Events - Hybrid (ET)

Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives for Travel, Expense & Events from requirements to implementation Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business priorities and cost optimization Manage RFI/RFP/RFQ processes including supplier identification, bid analysis, negotiations, and awards Perform spend, cost, TCO, risk, and value analyses to inform strategies Negotiate pricing, terms, service levels, and other contractual commitments Deliver measurable savings, cost avoidance, risk reduction, and service improvements Monitor market trends and supplier capabilities within Travel, Expense & Events Maintain strategic supplier relationships and drive supplier performance improvements Provide sourcing, market, supplier, and commercial advice to stakeholders Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Risk, Technology on contracting and governance Develop business cases and sourcing recommendations communicating value and trade-offs Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance Independently manage multiple complex initiatives to meet timelines Support broader category strategy including supplier consolidation and demand management Coordinate with Global Event Management on hotel, venue, and event supplier sourcing Document sourcing activities and track negotiated savings and commitments

Key requirements: 7+ years in strategic sourcing with hotel and venue sourcing, negotiations, and contracting Experience leading complex sourcing initiatives, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and negotiations Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, procurement, contracting, and supplier management Strong analytical and financial skills for spend, pricing, and TCO analyses Excellent negotiation, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making Proven ability to build stakeholder relationships and influence across functions Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for senior stakeholders Strong project management and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities High professionalism, integrity, accountability, and attention to detail Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook Experience with Cvent and procurement/sourcing/contract management platforms preferred Knowledge of corporate travel, hospitality, meetings/events, or expense-management marketplace preferred negotiation critical thinking problem-solving Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Word