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Global Category Manager Travel and Entertainment

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Weatherford is seeking an experienced and strategic Global Category Manager for Travel & Entertainment to lead the company's global travel spend strategy. This role is responsible for defining and executing the governance, policies, and operational efficiency for all travel-related categories. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with stakeholders across geozones to implement the global strategy, create long-term partnerships with suppliers, and drive innovation and digitalization efforts.

Requirements

  • Proven expertise in Travel Management systems, corporate credit card programs, and Travel & Expenses best practices
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute Global Strategic Travel initiatives
  • Advanced knowledge of Travel Governance, Procurement, and Strategic Sourcing principles and techniques
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, including presentation abilities
  • Excellent skills in identifying sourcing opportunities, performing spend analysis, and developing RFX documents
  • Proficient in leading complex global/regional supplier negotiations and Source-to-Contract management
  • Ability to operate across teams, cultures, and organizational boundaries

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related discipline is required.
  • A Master's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field is preferred.

Experience

  • Have 10+ years of experience in a similar position with increasing responsibilities in Travel
  • Deep experience with Travel spend and sourcing
  • Proven track record of delivering significant and measurable savings in a global, large, and fast-moving organization
  • Have experience with SAP Concur
  • Fluency in English

Work Environment

  • This role involves a balanced work-life environment with standard business hours and approximately 10-20% travel time.
  • International mobility is not required.

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Weatherford is seeking an experienced and strategic Global Category Manager for Travel & Entertainment to lead the company's global travel spend strategy. This role is responsible for defining and executing the governance, policies, and operational efficiency for all travel-related categories. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with stakeholders across geozones to implement the global strategy, create long-term partnerships with suppliers, and drive innovation and digitalization efforts.

Requirements

  • Proven expertise in Travel Management systems, corporate credit card programs, and Travel & Expenses best practices
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute Global Strategic Travel initiatives
  • Advanced knowledge of Travel Governance, Procurement, and Strategic Sourcing principles and techniques
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, including presentation abilities
  • Excellent skills in identifying sourcing opportunities, performing spend analysis, and developing RFX documents
  • Proficient in leading complex global/regional supplier negotiations and Source-to-Contract management
  • Ability to operate across teams, cultures, and organizational boundaries

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related discipline is required.
  • A Master's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field is preferred.

Experience

  • Have 10+ years of experience in a similar position with increasing responsibilities in Travel
  • Deep experience with Travel spend and sourcing
  • Proven track record of delivering significant and measurable savings in a global, large, and fast-moving organization
  • Have experience with SAP Concur
  • Fluency in English

Work Environment

  • This role involves a balanced work-life environment with standard business hours and approximately 10-20% travel time.
  • International mobility is not required.

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