Director, Supplier Management & Delivery

BCD Travel; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BCD Travel seeks a Director of Supplier Management & Delivery to manage supplier portfolios and develop strategies for revenue generation. This remote position demands extensive experience in supplier relations, effective negotiation skills, and a strong understanding of business travel management. You'll be offered flexible work arrangements and skills development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunities to grow your skillset

Generous vacation days

Compensation package for wellbeing

Travel industry perks and discounts

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Extensive travel industry experience in a supplier relations or management role.
• Strong understanding of business travel management.
• Contract negotiation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate agreements with preferred suppliers.
• Create and implement strategies for incremental revenue.
• Analyze supplier performance to ensure optimal revenue.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Effective Communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

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Director, Supplier Management & Delivery (Remote)

Full-time, United States

The Director, Supplier Management & Delivery will be responsible for managing all aspects of an assigned portfolio of suppliers including but not limited to developing and directing supplier strategy, contract negotiation, driving key initiatives, financials (budgets, billing, payment, and profitability), business planning and reviews, establishing relationships with key decision makers globally, business continuance, and escalation of operational issues.

As a Director, Supplier Management & Delivery, you will

• Negotiate agreements with preferred suppliers (global, regional, country, 3rd party aggregators, wholesalers, etc.)
• Create and implement strategies to drive incremental revenue
• Develop vendor maximization strategy to increase performance/earnings under new and existing preferred supplier programs
• Build and maintain supplier relationships
• Assist with the creation budget and forecast for a portfolio of suppliers
• Analyze supplier performance contracts to ensure optimal revenues and earnings rates

About you

• Extensive travel industry experience in supplier relations or management role
• Strong understanding of business travel management
• Contract negotiation experience is required
• Effective communication skills in English (oral, written & presentation)
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications preferred
• Ability to travel domestically & internationally

About us
We’re a market leader in travel management: We help people and companies travel smart and achieve more, and our clients include some of the world’s best-known and most innovative business and consumer brands. We operate in more than 100 countries, and the majority ofour 10,000+ people workvirtually (because a 10-second commute usually makes awesome sense). We’re committed to sustainability and to driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Learn more aboutBCD Travel.

Working at BCD means connecting, collaborating and celebrating. You’ll be part of a virtual, dynamic and flexible work environment that fosters a good work-life balance so you can focus on what makes you happy. But don’t just take our word for it! Hearwhy people join BCD and more about the great perks ofLife at BCD.

You’ll be offered

• Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities
• Opportunities to grow your skillset and career
• Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
• A compensation package that feels fair to you, including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools
• Travel industry professional perks and discounts
• An inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated

At BCD Travel we value you, our culture and success is defined by you. We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Director, Supplier Management & Delivery is between $95,000 and $130,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience and geographical location.

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We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about a role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.

We are committed to providing reasonable and necessary accommodations to ensure all employees can perform their roles effectively. For accommodation requests or further information, contact our Talent Acquisition department at [e-mail].