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Travel Manager
Financial Engines
Kansas City, MO, United States
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Position Summary
The Travel Manager will report to the Director of Sourcing & Procurement and interface with individuals at all levels of the organization, as well as with suppliers. The person must be customer service oriented and will be leading the implementation of a travel program. Must be proficient with sourcing, negotiating, reviewing, administrating contracts and will continue to improve sourcing processes across the company.
Responsibilities
• Manage contracts and maintain vendor relationships as related to administration, negotiation and operational issues in hotels, meetings, events, ground and other travel areas
• Challenge spend behaviour for measurable improvements in specific metrics, goals and objectives
• Develop, execute and educate employees on travel and entertainment policies and best practices
• Execute RFPs and manage multiple competitive bid processes, including travel management software
• Maintain travel booking tool, review exception reports and drive compliance
• Will also be responsible for travel reporting, airline negotiations and creating a SMMP
Qualifications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
• Bachelors’ Degree preferred
• 5-7 years’ experience in a sourcing, negotiating or procurement role
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Concur, American Express Global Business Travel, and Direct Travel
• Critical thinking, attention to detail and multi-tasking skills required
• Able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and work with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
• Ability to travel up to 20% as needed
• Strong organization skills and ability to define process workflows in collaboration with other teams