Global Travel & Expense Program Lead

Sysmex Corporation; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 85,680 - 134,640; Full time

Job summary

Sysmex Corporation in Lincolnshire, IL, seeks a Travel & Expense Program Manager to lead the T&E function across the Americas, delivering cost optimization, policy governance, and data-driven insights. The role partners with procurement and finance to drive compliance, efficiency, and enhanced employee experience while supporting business objectives.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in corporate travel management, knowledge of Concur, SAP, and FinTech, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, hospitality, or related field.
• 7+ years of corporate travel management experience.
• PMP, GBTA Global Travel Professional (GTP), or equivalent certifications a plus.
• Strong knowledge of travel industry tools (Concur); FinTech is a plus.
• Proven experience in vendor negotiation, policy development, and program analytics.
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• English language proficiency (verbal and written).
• ERP software experience; SAP preferred.
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and enhance the organization's regional Travel & Expense (T&E) program, ensuring efficient operations and positive employee experience.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for T&E policies, systems, controls, and compliance, maintaining and updating the T&E Policy to align with company guidelines, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Partner cross-functionally with procurement, internal stakeholders, and service providers to manage performance, support contracts, resolve operational issues, and maximize rebates.
• Develop, analyze, and deliver operational, financial, and performance reporting for FP&A, senior leadership, and other stakeholders, including KPI tracking, spend analysis, trend reporting, and policy compliance.
• Identify process improvement opportunities through analysis of expense data, policy exceptions, and operational performance, implementing enhancements to strengthen efficiency and controls.
• Oversee the accuracy and maintenance of T&E-related documentation, internal resources, and system processes to ensure timely processing and reporting.
• Develop and deliver training, onboarding, and communications related to T&E policies, systems, and processes, providing ongoing guidance and support for expense processing and policy compliance.
• Support internal and external audits by responding to audit requests.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continuously enhance the organization's T&E program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Policy development

Program analytics

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, hospitality, or related field

Tools

Concur

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sysmex Corporation in Lincolnshire, IL, seeks a Travel & Expense Program Manager to lead the T&E function across the Americas, delivering cost optimization, policy governance, and data-driven insights. The role partners with procurement and finance to drive compliance, efficiency, and enhanced employee experience while supporting business objectives.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in corporate travel management, knowledge of Concur, SAP, and FinTech, and strong communication and