Senior Manager, Procurement (Global Travel Management Desk)

Responsibilities

• Own global relationships, SLAs, and operational performance for the Travel Management Company (TMC).
• Lead end-to-end global RFPs for airlines, lodging, ground transportation, and travel technology tools.
• Negotiate commercial contracts and incentive programs to maximize ROI and achieve annual savings targets.
• Formulate and enforce the Global Corporate Travel & Expense (T&E) policy.
• Oversee the roadmap and integration of online booking tools (OBTs) and expense management ecosystems.
• Lead the corporate Duty of Care program, collaborating with Global Security and third-party risk agencies.
• Manage the global travel budget, providing forecasting models and executive variance dashboards.
• Utilize data analytics to provide insights regarding sustainability, route optimization, and spend patterns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Supply Chain/Procurement, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience managing corporate travel programs within a multinational environment.
• Proven track record of managing multi-million dollar corporate travel budgets.
• Direct negotiation experience with global airline alliances and hotel chains.
• Expert-level knowledge of GDS mechanics and OBT configurations (e.g., SAP Concur or Deem).
• Experience with corporate payment card programs (e.g., AMEX, Visa, RAMP).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Global Travel Professional (GTP) certification.

About the Company

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution.