Strategic Sourcing Manager - Technology & Product
Company: American Express Global Business Travel
Location: Lansing
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel
as a force for good and - through their work - can make an impact
on our industry. We're here to help our colleagues achieve success
and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice
is valued.
Ready to explore a career path? Start your journey.
This position will focus on these key areas:
Collaborate closely with our partners on key negotiations,
strategies, and technology enhancements to continue driving Amex
GBT's strategy in support of the company values for our customers,
travelers, and employees.
Engage across a variety of categories and verticals, with a heavy
focus on Telecom, Software, Infrastructure, Product, and Meetings &
Events
Analyze, validate, and align with business partners on
opportunities to ensure competitive rates across our vendor
program
Recommend strategic opportunities to evolve capabilities and
functions in an effort to deliver savings to the organization and
additional value both internally and externally
Consider GBT's Environmental, Social, and Governance programs in
all vendor discussions and negotiations, e.g.,
Purchase with purpose by empowering our vendor relationship
managers with ESG sourcing information to support Amex GBT's goals
in diversity and sustainability across the organization.
Exercise ethical sourcing practices by embedding ESG into each
sourcing decision, strategic requirements, and vendor selections,
supporting progress towards our Strategic Sourcing Targets in
relation to Amex GBT policies, Supplier Diversity, and customer
data platforms and science-based target initiatives.
What You'll Do
Manage commercial and strategic discussions with partners and
vendors through prioritization, thoughtful negotiations, and
ongoing performance management with vendors and partners
Collaborate throughout Amex GBT to developing and implementing new
strategies to evolve and expand our sourcing strategies across the
various business groups
Effectively understand and work with each business functions on
their requirements, budgets, and opportunities to align on key
principles and complete priorities to drive customer value and
improve Amex GBT's EBITDA
Communicate as appropriate with senior leaders on key initiatives,
metrics, commercials, performance, and strategies.
Enhance the value story of Strategic Sourcing through effective
documentation and tracking of savings, cost avoidance, and / or
revenue opportunities.
What We're Looking For
Minimum 3-years prior experience supporting strategic sourcing
principles including, procurement, negotiations (client or vendor),
contracting, purchasing, or the equivalent
Strong and proven commercial and financial skill with a focus on
partnership and negotiations
Strategic orientation, change management and thought leadership
Confidence in leading and communicating across the organization and
in challenging scenarios
Proven track record of owning and getting results through personal
accountability, organization, and self-managed prioritization
Excellent relationship management and collaboration skills across
various areas of the business
Ability to influence across functions, get results, and optimize
opportunities to support financial benefit to the organization
Location
United States - Virtual Location
The US national annual base salary range for this position is from
$70,000 to $140,000. The national range provided includes the base
salary that GBT expects to pay for the role. Actual base salary
will be based on factors including the scope and complexity of the
role and the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills,
knowledge, and work location.
In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for our Annual
Incentive Award plan, which rewards participants based on company
and individual performance. For information about our comprehensive
US benefits programs and eligibility, please review our
Benefits-at-a-Glance document.
Benefits at a glance
(https://explorer.amexglobalbusinesstravel.com/rs/346-POJ-129/images/GBT_2023BenefitsAtAGlance_Without_Rates_Final.pdf)
The #TeamGBT Experience
Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.
Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day
you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans,
retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and
more.
Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel
providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car
rentals.
Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with
global tuition assistance, access to over 20,000 courses on our
learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings
available to internal candidates first.
We strive to champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in every
aspect of our business at GBT. You can connect with colleagues
through our global Inclusion Groups, centered around common
identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles,
achievements, and drive company awareness and action.
Wellbeing resources to support mental and emotional health for you
and your immediate family.
And much more!
All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment
without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to
sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race,
color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or
characteristic protected by law.
Furthermore, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation
to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let your
recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the
hiring process. For details regarding how we protect your data,
please consult GBT Recruitment Privacy Statement
(https://www.amexglobalbusinesstravel.com/gbt-recruitment-privacy-statement/)
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What if I don't meet every requirement? If you're passionate about
our mission and believe you'd be a phenomenal addition to our team,
don't worry about "checking every box;" please apply anyway. You
may be exactly the person we're looking for!
Click Here to Learn More
(https://www.amexglobalbusinesstravel.com/careers/)
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