Remote Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Americas)

BCD Travel; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote opportunities (Work from home)

Career growth opportunities

Travel industry perks and discounts

Generous vacation days

Wellbeing tools

Inclusive culture

Work From Anywhere 60 days/year

Job summary

BCD Travel is seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing Americas (Remote) to lead regional and global sourcing initiatives, negotiate terms, and manage supplier relationships. The role involves developing RFIs/RFPs and collaborating with stakeholders worldwide to drive measurable value.

The position requires prior sourcing experience, strong English communication, and ability to travel domestically and internationally, with working hours aligned to the Eastern Time Zone.

Qualifications

• Prior Supply Chain Management experience.
• Technology, telecommunications, HR and other sourcing engagements experience.
• Strong business knowledge.
• Effective spoken and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to travel domestically & internationally.
• Working Eastern Time Zone hours to collaborate with global partners.

Responsibilities

• Aggressively negotiate terms as required and in accordance with internal policies.
• Establish negotiating strategies to leverage BCD Travel's position and strategic partnerships.
• Manage contract renewal terms and dates ensuring business owners are involved in advance of actionable dates and deadlines.
• Establish SLA's based upon BCD stakeholder requirements and industry best practices.
• Establish and maintain relationships with business owners, the Director, Strategic Sourcing, finance and accounting, legal, data privacy, and security departments.
• Measure, track, and report ROI by engagement, providing detailed calculations to the Director, Strategic Sourcing.
• Review a variety of sourcing requirements from cross functional business leaders.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing and supplier-management initiatives.

Skills

Supply chain management

Sourcing engagements

Business knowledge

English communication

Domestic & international travel

Eastern Time Zone hours

Job description

BCD Travel is seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing Americas (Remote) to lead regional and global sourcing initiatives, negotiate terms, and manage supplier relationships. The role involves developing RFIs/RFPs and collaborating with stakeholders worldwide to drive measurable value.

The position requires prior sourcing experience, strong English communication, and ability to travel domestically and internationally, with working hours aligned to the Eastern Time Zone.