Strategic Sourcing Manager - Technology & Product - United States - Virtual Location
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.
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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 …
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Regions Countries Benefits/PerksAccess to over 20,000 courses Adoption Assistance Annual Incentive Award plan Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Flexible benefits Global tuition assistance Health and welfare insurance Health and welfare insurance plans Inclusion Groups Inclusive and collaborative culture Leadership courses Parental leave Retirement programs Travel perks Tuition Assistance Wellbeing resources
SkillsChange Management Contracting Financial analysis Leadership Negotiations Organization Performance Management Procurement Purchasing Relationship Management Strategic sourcing
Tasks- Support
3 years
Education RestrictionsVirtual Location
TimezonesAmerica/Anchorage America/Chicago America/Denver America/Los_Angeles America/New_York Pacific/Honolulu UTC-10 UTC-5 UTC-6 UTC-7 UTC-8 UTC-9