Manager, Strategic Sourcing Travel Category

Business Title: Manager, Strategic Sourcing Travel CategoryRequisition Number: 102337 - 87Function: Business Support ServicesArea of Interest:State: TXCity: DallasDescription:Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Diversity Inc. and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing Travel Category to join our Strategic Sourcing and Procurement organization.Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Head of Travel, to develop and execute category strategies and sourcing plans for KPMG's US Travel Management Services; this includes Transportation, Lodging, TMC, T&E technology solutions, Corporate Card, and other related sub-categories, as needed

Bring subject-matter expertise/insights and market intelligence and best practices to ensure sourcing solutions meet travel business needs; formulate negotiation strategies and plans; manage contracting activities with suppliers for subcategories in scope

Partner with various internal functions, including Legal, F&A, Independence, Third Party Risk, IT Digital Security, and Risk, to ensure adherence with applicable policies, independence requirements, regulatory conditions, and achievement of favorable contractual terms

Facilitate supplier relationship management through development and tracking of Key Performance Indicators for the travel category; establish collaborative environment with key suppliers and business partners to optimize supplier performance and innovation

Identify and assess risks and benefits of sourcing decisions and clearly present proposals to mitigate risks collaboratively, ensuring sustained product supply-quality-compliance

Qualifications:

Minimum of five years of recent Travel sourcing experience required

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Art degree from an accredited college or university required; MBA and other relevant degree /certification highly desirable from an accredited college or university

Proven experience in travel category and strategic sourcing initiatives including opportunity diagnostic, strategic sourcing process, contract negotiations, supplier management, and program management with a proven track record of delivering business impact

Expertise in the travel industry and proven experience in strategic sourcing approaches beyond competitive bidding; ability to manage comprehensive sourcing strategies (RFX) across the entire Travel Category; be comfortable managing the RFX process, risk identification, negotiation, contracting and onboarding

Strong interpersonal, collaborative and influencing skills to effectively navigate a complex management and organization structure with a high degree of ambiguity

Demonstrated analytical, financial, problem solving, organization and excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to influence others and effectuate change management and best practices; strong project management skills and ability to liaise with all levels of the organization

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