Strategic Travel Category Manager

hace 1 semana


San Francisco, Heredia, Costa Rica Zm Financial Systems A tiempo completo

Company Overview

Zm Financial Systems empowers individuals to make informed decisions and achieve success through strategic procurement practices.

We are committed to delivering exceptional services, maximizing value, and minimizing risk across our global operations.

Job Description

The Strategic Travel Category Manager will play a critical role in supporting the overall goals of the Procurement & Sourcing Group (PSG) with a specific focus on travel category management, sourcing, and operational excellence.

This role assumes global category lead responsibilities for select travel sub-categories, including Chauffeured Car Service, Hotels/Lodging, Airlines, Rail, Corporate Card, Travel Agency, Rental Car, or Travel Analytics.

Responsibilities:

  • 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.


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