Manager - Sourcing (Travel) - Procurement

hace 4 semanas


Heredia, Costa Rica Moody's A tiempo completo

The Manager - Sourcing supports the overall goals of the Procurement & Sourcing Group (PSG) with a specific focus on travel category management, sourcing and operational excellence. The role assumes global category lead responsibilities for select travel sub-categories which could include any combination of the following: Chauffeured Car Service, Hotels/Lodging, Airlines, Rail, Corporate Card, Travel Agency, Rental Car or Travel Analytics.

Day to day responsibilities include:

- Analyze travel agency, corporate card and expense reporting data to effectively measure the travel program’s performance as it relates to T&E policy compliance, market share goals and preferred vendor usage
- Draft and conduct Request for Proposals, vendor selection and negotiations with key travel suppliers (airlines, hotels, black car, travel agencies, etc.) on an ongoing basis. Lead cross-functional teams during RFP process and contract negotiations.
- Champion the engagement of a sustainable and diverse supply base by including certified diverse suppliers in RFPs.
- Manage travel vendor SLAs ensuring performance is closely monitored and deficiencies are actioned in a timely manner
- Assist the Travel team in identifying value-add, cost savings opportunities at a regional and global level based on industry trends
- Stay well-informed with travel industry trends and best practices
- Ensure all aspects of the travel program support the company’s duty of care efforts
- Maintain strong relationships with global vendors - airlines, hotels, travel agency, ground transportation, etc.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business (or equivalent) from an accredited college/university
- GTP or CPM certification is a plus, but not required
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience in travel procurement, travel consulting or travel industry
- Ability to perform trend analysis, forecasting and modeling based on various data sources in order to tell a story providing strategic recommendations
- Travel category management experience that includes facilitating global and local RFPs
- Experience working with global travel agencies, and different online booking tools (OBTs) and global distribution systems (GDSs)
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, as well as interpersonal skills in order to effectively build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Very strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Ability to write business cases, implement initiatives and track subsequent results
- Experience with reviewing and negotiating travel category contract terms
- Strong vendor relationship management experience, including supplier development, diversity, risk management and performance management
- Excellent organizational skills to multitask and prioritize projects
- Ability to work autonomously while keeping management apprised of projects and initiatives

Moody's Corporation
Moody's Shared Services
Finance/Procurement

The Procurement & Sourcing Group’s (PSG) mission is to serve, support, and collaborate with Moody’s business partners for the timely procurement of products and services maximizing value, managing supplier risk, delivering actionable insights and championing the engagement of a sustainable and diverse supply base. PSG is comprised of Sourcing, IT Asset Management (ITAM), Procurement Operations & Analytics and Travel Services.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.


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