Procurement Manager

Insight Global; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm seeks a Manager, Procurement, Global Travel to lead procurement, supplier management, and transformation for the global travel program. You will partner with stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate suppliers, negotiate agreements, and ensure policy compliance and traveler safety.

You will translate strategy into scalable programs, oversee day-to-day performance, and drive sourcing initiatives while exploring AI, automation, and analytics to improve travel planning and experiences

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience with strong corporate travel operations experience.
• Hands-on experience with Travel Management Companies (TMCs), including implementations/migrations/RFPs.
• Strong strategic sourcing and contract management skills.
• Advanced Excel and analytics for travel spend and supplier data.
• Experience in a large global organization supporting multiple regions.
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement, supplier management, and transformation initiatives for Qualcomm’s global travel program.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Manage day-to-day supplier and program performance and drive value, policy compliance, and duty of care.

Skills

6+ years experience

Corporate travel operations

TMC experience

Vendor negotiations

Contract management

Excel analytics

Global program experience

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Manager, Procurement, Global Travel leads complex procurement, supplier management, and operational transformation initiatives supporting Qualcomm’s global corporate travel program. This role partners with internal stakeholders to identify business requirements, define service strategies, evaluate suppliers, negotiate commercial agreements, and manage supplier performance to deliver best value, operational efficiency, policy compliance, duty of care, and a high-quality traveler experience.

The Manager translates global travel strategy into scalable operational programs, sourcing strategies, technology improvements, and measurable outcomes. The role manages day-to-day supplier and program performance, leads strategic sourcing and transformation initiatives, and evaluates emerging capabilities, including artificial intelligence, automation, predictive analytics, and self-service technologies, that can improve how employees plan, book, and experience business travel.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or related field
• 6+ years of relevant experience with strong corporate travel operations experience.
• Hands-on experience working with Travel Management Companies (TMCs), ideally implementations, migrations, RFPs, or global rollouts.
• Strong strategic sourcing/procurement skills, including vendor negotiations and contract management.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills with the ability to work with travel spend and supplier data.
• Experience in a large, global organization, ideally supporting multiple countries/regions.
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].