Strategic Global Travel Procurement Lead

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

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