Global Travel Procurement Lead — Strategy & Transformation

Vaco; Del Mar (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Global Travel Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, travel operations, and program transformation across regions worldwide. The role partners with senior leadership to optimize traveler experience, drive cost savings, and manage supplier performance.

This high-visibility position requires balancing policy compliance, duty of care, and strategic vendor management. The candidate will يعمل with Finance, HR, Legal, Security, Tech, and Operations to deliver

Qualifications

• 6+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, travel operations, or related functions.
• Required: Minimum 1+ year supporting a corporate travel program or related travel function.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead travel-related sourcing initiatives and supplier selection processes.
• Define business requirements and develop sourcing strategies aligned with objectives.
• Manage RFPs, RFQs, and supplier evaluations.
• Negotiate contracts, renewals, pricing, and service terms.
• Monitor supplier KPIs, SLAs, and performance metrics.
• Support day-to-day management of a global travel program and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Travel operations

Analytics

Program transformation

Stakeholder management

Tools

TMC platforms

Expense management tools

Job description

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Global Travel Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, travel operations, and program transformation across regions worldwide. The role partners with senior leadership to optimize traveler experience, drive cost savings, and manage supplier performance.

This high-visibility position requires balancing policy compliance, duty of care, and strategic vendor management. The candidate will يعمل with Finance, HR, Legal, Security, Tech, and Operations to deliver