Senior Manager, Supplier Management & Delivery

<span class="jobdescription"><p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Start your journey with BCD: Grow, connect, collaborate and celebrate with our global team</strong> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Senior Manager, Supplier Management & Delivery (Remote)</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><em>Full-time, United States</em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">In this role, you will be accountable for managing all aspects of an assigned portfolio of global hotel partners, including but not limited to supplier retention, partner account management, contract negotiation, driving strategic initiatives, financials (budgets, billing, payment, and profitability), business planning and reviews, establishing relationships with key decision makers globally, staff development, business continuance, and escalation of operational issues.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">You will have direct accountability to BCD and externally to the supplier for the success of the contract across multiple BCD Travel geographical regions (Americas, EMEA/UK/Ireland, APAC) or in a local country as applicable.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><strong>As a Senior Manager, Supplier Management & Delivery, you will</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Negotiate agreements with preferred suppliers (global, regional, country, 3rd party aggregators, wholesalers, etc.)</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Develop vendor maximization strategy to increase performance/earnings under new and existing preferred supplier programs </span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Connect with suppliers on a bi-weekly basis to ensure shared goals are being met</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Assist with the creation of the budget, forecast for a portfolio of suppliers, and provide monthly projections on performance and income for each supplier</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Analyze supplier performance contracts to ensure optimal revenues and earnings rates  </span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Follow, enhance, and educate on BCD Travel Supplier Relations</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><strong>About you</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Previous travel industry experience in supplier relations or partner management role   </span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Experience implementing & managing large market/global suppliers</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Strong project management and negotiation skills to be able to prioritize effectively and drive results</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with a wide variety of external and internal partners</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Strong Proficiency in Excel data analysis techniques including, but not limited to, creating and using pivot tables to summarize and analyze data and experience in using advanced formulas and functions such as VLOOKUP</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Proficient with PowerPoint</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Salesforce experience will be valued</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Effective communication skills (oral, written & presentation) in English ​​​​​​​                 </span></li> </ul><p> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>What we offer you</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">At BCD Travel, we work with highly motivated and passionate people. We value open communication, collaboration, and a flexible work-life balance. We offer unique, often global, experiences that empower you to develop and grow within the organization. Sustainability and helping others is also high on our list. We make a difference through charitable activities in our communities across the globe.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>About us</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">BCD Travel helps companies travel smart and achieve more. We drive program adoption, cost savings and talent retention through digital experiences that simplify business travel. Our 15,000+ dedicated team members service clients in 170+ countries as we shape a sustainable future for business travel. BCD’s leading meetings and events management and global consultancy services complete our comprehensive suite of solutions for all aspects of corporate travel. In 2024, BCD achieved US$22.9 billion in sales. For more information, visit <a>www.bcdtravel.com.</a></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Get to know us by reading our blog and checking out our social media:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.bcdtravel.com/blog/" target="_self">https://www.bcdtravel.com/blog/</a></span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/" target="_self">https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/</a></span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bcdtravel/" target="_self">https://www.instagram.com/bcdtravel/</a></span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/bcdtravel/" target="_self">https://www.facebook.com/bcdtravel/</a></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>You’ll be offered</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Opportunities to grow your skillset and career</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">A compensation package that feels fair to you, including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Travel industry professional perks and discounts</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">An inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">At BCD Travel we value you, our culture and success is defined by you. We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Senior Manager, Supplier Management & Delivery is between $90,000 and $100,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience and geographical location.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Ready to join the journey? Apply now</strong><strong>!</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><em>We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about a role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.</em></span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><em>We are committed to providing reasonable and necessary accommodations to ensure all employees can perform their roles effectively. For accommodation requests or further information, contact our Talent Acquisition department at careers@bcdtravel.com.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;color:white">#LI-Remote</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;color:white">#LI-RJ1</span></p> </span>

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