Corporate Travel Procurement Lead (Hybrid)

Lakeshore Learning Materials; Carson (CA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible benefits

On-site preschool for children

On-site employee gym

Casual dress

Job summary

Lakeshore Learning Materials is seeking a Procurement Specialist for corporate travel on a hybrid schedule, based at the Carson, CA headquarters. You will own end-to-end travel management, optimize spend, and nurture vendor partnerships to keep trips compliant and cost-efficient.

The role requires 2–3+ years in corporate travel or related procurement, strong vendor and financial reconciliation skills, and Concur experience. On-site work with a supportive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of experience in corporate travel management, travel operations, or a related procurement or operations role.
• Hands-on experience with a corporate travel or expense platform — Concur experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently, from routine bookings to vendor escalations, without close supervision.
• Strong attention to detail in financial reconciliation, reporting, and contract or credit tracking.
• Clear, professional communicator who can explain travel policies and processes to employees at all levels.
• Able to work onsite at our Carson, CA headquarters on a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day travel operations including bookings, changes, cancellations, and unused ticket tracking, ensuring travelers get the most cost-effective, policy-compliant options.
• Administer and troubleshoot our Concur platform — handling new-user setup, system issues, and training new team members so everyone can book with confidence.
• Own key vendor relationships and support contract renewals, negotiations, and compliance reviews.
• Track and reconcile travel spend, process monthly Visa card expenses and direct-bill accounts, and produce monthly and quarterly reports that give leadership a clear picture of program health.
• Monitor airline credits, Visa claims, and toll charges to ensure savings opportunities are captured proactively.

Skills

2–3+ years corporate travel management

Strong attention to detail

Clear, professional communicator

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Hospitality, or related field

Tools

Concur

SAP

GDS platforms

Job description

Lakeshore Learning Materials is seeking a Procurement Specialist for corporate travel on a hybrid schedule, based at the Carson, CA headquarters. You will own end-to-end travel management, optimize spend, and nurture vendor partnerships to keep trips compliant and cost-efficient.

The role requires 2–3+ years in corporate travel or related procurement, strong vendor and financial reconciliation skills, and Concur experience. On-site work with a supportive benefits package is provided.