We are looking for an experienced Travel Procurement Specialist to manage the organization's corporate travel procurement and operations. The ideal candidate will have expertise in sourcing and managing travel partners, negotiating commercial agreements, implementing travel management platforms, and ensuring seamless travel support for employees while optimizing costs and maintaining compliance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage end-to-end procurement and operations for corporate travel, including domestic and international travel requirements.
- Build and maintain relationships with travel management companies (TMCs), airlines, hotels, visa agencies, and other travel service providers.
- Lead commercial negotiations with travel vendors to achieve cost savings and service excellence.
- Coordinate airline bookings, hotel reservations, airport transfers, and other travel-related services.
- Manage visa processing, passport renewals, travel insurance, invitation letters, and immigration-related documentation.
- Oversee implementation, configuration, and continuous improvement of corporate travel management platforms and online booking tools.
- Develop and monitor travel policies to ensure compliance while enhancing employee experience.
- Track travel spends, generate MIS reports, analyse trends, and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
- Monitor vendor performance through SLAs, KPIs, and periodic business reviews.
- Resolve travel-related escalations, including flight disruptions, cancellations, emergencies, and service issues.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal,



and business stakeholders to support employee mobility and business travel requirements.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory regulations, and audit requirements.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Hospitality, Tourism, or a related discipline.
- 5–7 years of experience in corporate travel procurement or travel management.
- Experience managing travel agencies, airlines, visa service providers, hotels, and travel technology platforms.
- Hands-on experience in implementing or managing corporate travel booking platforms (e.g., SAP Concur, MakeMyTrip for Business, Amex GBT, CWT, Egencia, Navan, or similar).
- Strong commercial negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Excellent understanding of domestic and international travel processes, visa requirements, and travel compliance.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/Procurement systems.

Preferred Skills

- Solid analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail and customer-centric approach.
- Experience in spend analysis, budgeting, and cost optimization.
- Knowledge of procurement processes, contracts, and supplier governance.

Key Competencies

- Strategic Sourcing
- Vendor & Contract Management
- Travel Operations
- Airline & Hotel Negotiations
- Visa & Immigration Coordination
- Travel Platform Implementation
- Cost Optimization
- Stakeholder Management
- SLA & KPI Management
- Risk & Compliance
- Data Analysis & MIS Reporting
- Process Improvement

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