Global Travel Procurement Lead

Chain IQ Group AG; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain IQ Group AG is seeking a procurement professional to independently manage sourcing projects for national and international clients in corporate travel. You will run tenders, analyse supplier proposals, lead commercial negotiations and implement cost-saving solutions that improve service, compliance and traveller experience.

You will work directly with clients, suppliers and internal experts, taking ownership of defined projects from initiation through award and implementation, ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or sourcing with independent project management.
• Knowledge of travel industry or interest in corporate travel.
• Strong project management and data analysis using pricing comparisons and Excel.
• Structured, reliable and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks.
• Clear communication with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Commercial mindset, curiosity and ownership of defined workstreams.
• Fluent English; German or other languages are a plus.
• University degree or comparable qualification in business, procurement, travel management, hospitality, finance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage sourcing projects from demand clarification and market research through tender execution, negotiation, award and implementation.
• Run RFIs, RFPs and RFQs, including supplier communications, timelines, documentation and follow-up.
• Analyse bids, pricing models, service proposals and commercial terms and prepare clear evaluation and award recommendations.
• Prepare and lead supplier negotiations within agreed objectives and escalation parameters.
• Manage sourcing projects across air travel, hotels, travel management companies, ground transportation, meetings and events, and travel technology.
• Conduct spend, supplier, market and benchmark analyses and translate findings into practical improvement opportunities.
• Prepare decision materials, savings calculations, status updates and implementation trackers for client stakeholders.
• Maintain sourcing documentation, supplier information and relevant procurement systems with a high level of accuracy.
• Manage supplier onboarding, contract review handover and implementation activities.
• Monitor agreed actions, milestones, KPIs and supplier deliverables and proactively address delays or risks.
• Collaborate directly with client teams, suppliers and international colleagues to deliver sourcing outcomes on time.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Detail-oriented

Commercial mindset

Time management

Multilingual

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Chain IQ Group AG is seeking a procurement professional to independently manage sourcing projects for national and international clients in corporate travel. You will run tenders, analyse supplier proposals, lead commercial negotiations and implement cost-saving solutions that improve service, compliance and traveller experience.

You will work directly with clients, suppliers and internal experts, taking ownership of defined projects from initiation through award and implementation, ensuring