Job descriptionCompany and benefits Job IDLEADS016489 Employment TypeRegular Work Styleon-site LocationNoida UP India TravelUp to 25 RoleLead Strategic Sourcing Analyst Corporate Travel Management Why UKG At UKG the work you do matters The code you ship the decisions you make and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact Today tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform Helping people get paid grow in their careers and shape the future of their industries That s what we do We never stop learning We never stop challenging the norm We push for better and we celebrate the wins along the way Here you ll get flexibility that s real benefits you can count on and a team that succeeds together Because at UKG your work matters and so do you Summary Essential Function- Serve as an internal and external contact for travel related matters Provide guidance to employees of all levels on travel policies booking tools and best practices Deliver exceptional traveler support resolving inquiries or issues quickly and professionally Proactively manage relationships with regional travel suppliers including airlines hotels visa and TMC partners Negotiate competitive pricing SLAs and contract terms to ensure value and compliance Support sourcing initiatives and run small to mid-size RFP events Monitor vendor performance and ensure contractual terms are being met Maintain and optimize content within the online booking tool OBT to align with travel and expense policies Maintain complex tool integrations with HR and IT teams Provide user training and ensure smooth adoption of travel technologies Produce and maintain monthly and quarterly travel dashboards for executive leadership review Analyze travel spend compliance and booking trends to identify cost-saving opportunities to provide actionable insights to improve traveler behavior and enhance policy adherence Be well informed of visa and tax regulations Create and manage travel communications via internal platforms Conduct regular training for employees new hires and bookers on travel tools and policies Promote a culture of traveler awareness compliance and safety Qualification- Bachelor s degree in Business Supply Chain Hospitality or related field or equivalent experience 7 years of experience in corporate travel operations TMC servicing or travel category support Demonstrated vendor coordination and foundational negotiation skills across airlines hotels ground and agency services Project coordination and stakeholder communication skills comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines Specialized Knowledge- Proficiency with travel platforms and hotel RFP tools ability to administer content and troubleshooting issues Strong background in TMC and Air categories in APAC region Vendor and category management Advanced Excel skills experience with BI visualization tools preferred Understanding of duty of care programs traveler security practices and regional global travel considerations Solid PowerPoint skills to craft transparent concise updates for leadership Competencies- Customer Service Issue Resolution Operational Excellence Attention to Detail Analytical Thinking Reporting Policy Compliance Risk Awareness Collaboration Communication Initiative Continuous Improvement NOTICE ON HIRING SCAMS UKG will never ask you for a copy of your driver s license social security card or passport during a job inter ABOUT OUR JOB DESCRIPTIONS All job descriptions are written to accurately reflect the open job and include general work responsibilities They do not present a comprehensive detailed inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required for the job Management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed if or when circumstances change