Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Global T&E

Nasdaq; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Nasdaq in Bengaluru seeks a Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Global Travel Expense to own the enterprise Travel, Expense, and Corporate Card strategy and lead the TE ecosystem globally.

You will collaborate with Finance, Technology, and Risk teams to optimize spend and improve experiences for employees. The role emphasizes AI-enabled automation, data-driven decision making, and strong supplier negotiations, with a focus on governance and risk controls across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in corporate travel, procurement, or Travel Expense program management.

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise-wide Travel, Expense, and Corporate Card strategy.
• Lead global TE ecosystem transformation and automate workflows.
• Drive supplier negotiations and contract management across travel and TE tech partners.
• Serve as business owner of Navan Travel Expense platform and drive global adoption.
• Establish TE and corporate card policies and governance frameworks.
• Deliver data-driven insights and executive reporting to influence spend and policy.

Skills

Executive-level communication

Presentation skills

Strategy development

AI-enabled solutions

Automation

Data-driven insights

Vendor negotiations

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

Nasdaq is looking for a passionate Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Global Travel Expense, with a focus on global Travel, Expense, and Corporate Card strategy, to join the Procurement organization in Bangalore, India. Nasdaq is continuously revolutionizing markets and undergoing transformation as we adopt new technologies and innovative solutions. In this role, you will lead Nasdaqs global travel strategy, supplier ecosystem, and end-to-end Travel, Expense, and Corporate Card program. We are looking for candidates with the drive to improve employee experience, deliver long-term value, and strengthen financial and risk controls globally.

Role Responsibilities

• As Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Global Travel Expense, you will work closely with Finance, Technology, Risk, and teams across Nasdaq globally.
• Own the enterprise-wide Travel, Expense, and Corporate Card strategy, aligning cost optimization, risk reduction, and employee experience.
• Lead AI-driven transformation across the end-to-end TE ecosystem to automate workflows, improve decisions, and reduce financial and compliance risk.
• Lead global sourcing strategy and commercial negotiations across travel suppliers, corporate card providers, and TE technology partners.
• Serve as business owner of the Navan Travel Expense platform and coordinated ecosystem, driving global adoption and optimization.
• Establish and implement global TE and corporate card policies and governance frameworks.
• Deliver data-driven insights and executive reporting that influence spend, behavior, and policy efficiency.
• Lead and develop a high-performing global team and act as a trusted advisor to senior and executive stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in corporate travel, procurement, or Travel Expense program management.
• Strong commercial competence, analytical capability, and ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Executive-level communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership.
• Experience driving transformation initiatives, including automation and AI-enabled solutions.
• Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Experience managing direct reports in a global environment.

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