[Hiring] Manager, Strategic Sourcing @BCD

Role Description

In this role, you will lead regional and global sourcing initiatives for products and services, including:

• Supplier negotiations
• Contract management
• Renewals
• Supplier relationship management

You will be responsible for developing and managing procurement documentation such as RFIs, RFPs, and other sourcing-related materials. The role partners closely with stakeholders to gain visibility into:

• Suppliers
• Spending
• Agreements
• Business requirements

Additionally, you will support the effective management of supplier relationships to maximize and leverage BCD Travel's sourcing and purchasing power.

As a Manager, Strategic Sourcing Americas, you will:

• Aggressively negotiate terms as required and in accordance with internal policies
• Establish negotiating strategies to leverage BCD Travel's position and strategic partnerships
• Manage contract renewal terms and dates ensuring business owners are involved in advance of actionable dates and deadlines are not missed
• Establish SLA’s based upon BCD stakeholder requirements and industry best practices
• Establish and maintain relationships with business owners, the Director, Strategic Sourcing, finance and accounting, legal, data privacy, and security departments
• Measure, track, and report ROI by engagement, providing detailed calculations to the Director, Strategic Sourcing
• Review a variety of sourcing requirements from cross-functional business leaders
• Lead cross-functional sourcing and supplier-management initiatives

Qualifications

• Prior Supply Chain Management experience
• Previous experience working on technology, telecommunications, HR and other types of sourcing engagements
• Strong business knowledge
• Effective spoken and written communication skills in English
• Ability to travel domestically & internationally

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities
• Opportunities to grow your skillset and career
• Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
• A compensation package that feels fair to you, including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools
• Travel industry professional perks and discounts
• An inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated

Company Description

BCD Travel helps companies travel smart and achieve more. We drive program adoption, cost savings and talent retention through digital experiences that simplify business travel. Our 15,000+ dedicated team members service clients in 170+ countries as we shape a sustainable future for business travel. BCD’s leading meetings and events management and global consultancy services complete our comprehensive suite of solutions for all aspects of corporate travel. In 2024, BCD achieved US$22.9 billion in sales.

For more information, visit www.bcdtravel.com .

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