Global Travel Sourcing & Optimization Lead

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits programs

Career development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Gallagher seeks a Travel Sourcing Specialist to support the Global Travel Director with travel sourcing initiatives and managing travel operations globally. You will design reports, analyze spend data, and communicate opportunities to save costs while ensuring policy compliance.

Serve as the primary contact for Gallagher travelers and arrangers, addressing questions and booking challenges. The ideal candidate has travel industry experience, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum of 5 years related experience.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day performance of global Egencia programs, serving as the primary contact for travelers and employees.
• Troubleshoot functionality and usability challenges with Egencia, identifying adoption/efficiency improvements.
• Develop and maintain global SOPs for consistency and scalability across regions.
• Lead travel data analysis and reporting to drive cost savings and policy compliance.
• Support and strengthen Travel & Expense Policy with regular training and resources.
• Partner on sourcing strategy and supplier negotiations across airlines, hotels, car rentals, and other vendors.
• Rollout and manage international points of sale across regions, focusing on Latin America expansion.
• Leverage Spanish language skills to support Latin America operations and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Gallagher seeks a Travel Sourcing Specialist to support the Global Travel Director with travel sourcing initiatives and managing travel operations globally. You will design reports, analyze spend data, and communicate opportunities to save costs while ensuring policy compliance.

Serve as the primary contact for Gallagher travelers and arrangers, addressing questions and booking challenges. The ideal candidate has travel industry experience, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and the ability to