Global Procurement Manager Travel

Are you passionate about the travel industry and skilled in strategic negotiation? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic Mobility Category Team within Corporate Services & Property. As a Travel Procurement Manager, you will be instrumental in shaping our travel category strategies, driving global deals, and ensuring excellence in our travel services. Join us and be a part of a team that is revolutionizing corporate travel management while driving sustainability and efficiency. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for travel and a knack for negotiation, we want to hear from you!

You will:

• Collaborate with airlines, hotels, and Travel Management Companies (TMCs) to secure the best terms and pricing for travel services. Regularly review contracts, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure optimal performance.
• Develop and maintain robust relationships with suppliers to maximize cost savings and service quality.
• Manage the Travel Steering Committee (SteerCo) meetings, providing updates on travel-related initiatives, addressing challenges, and facilitating discussions to align with organizational goals.
• Regularly analyze Travel KPIs, including travel spend, compliance, CO2 footprint, and traveler satisfaction. Identify improvement areas and implement action plans to enhance travel processes.
• Act as the primary contact for the Travel Operations Team, ensuring the global travel program is up-to-date in EVO Concur and offline booking environments.
• Serve as the main point of contact for 30+ local markets, addressing queries about the travel program and evaluating potential change requests.
• Investigate and implement mobility solutions with a strong focus on change management. Leverage your industry experience to contribute to travel sustainability initiatives.
• Participate in and support projects related to Fleet and Meetings & Events categories, working in an agile environment.

• Customer Centric: Effective engagement with internal customers and can confidently present at the senior management level.
• Industry Expert: Experience in the travel industry or procurement category management. Familiarity with Meetings & Events and Fleet management is a bonus.
• Supplier Relationship: Strong negotiation skills and can build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Reasoning Skillset: A knack for analyzing data and drawing actionable insights to drive improvement.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in English with strong verbal and written communication skills with additional language skills being a plus.
• Education & Experience: A higher degree or proven experience in the field.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. Here are some of the ways we support this:

Annual Discretionary Bonus

• Rewarding your hard work and dedication

Generous Annual Leave

• 28 days of annual leave, with the option to buy an additional 5 days and the opportunity to carry over 5 days per year
• 1 additional day (Family Day) for personal milestones or special occasions
• 11 public holidays to enjoy time with family and friends
• 5 charity days per year to give back to the community

Flexible Work Arrangements

• Flexible working schedule to help you balance your professional and personal life
• 20 days to work from abroad, allowing you to combine work with travel and new experiences

Comprehensive Health and Wellness

• Lunch vouchers to support your midday meals
• Access to private AXA health insurance and a robust pension scheme to secure your health and future

Continuous Learning and Development

• Access to Vodafone University and online training resources to help you grow your skills and advance your career

You may have already heard of Vodafone - Were a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses, and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.

As part of our global family, whether thats Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, youll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, color, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, Indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.