Senior Manager - Global Indirect Procurement

Senior Manager - Global Indirect Procurement (Travel & Cards)

Location: Dublin , Ireland
Function: Procurement

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced procurement professional with deep expertise in global travel and card programmes? We are seeking a Senior Manager to lead the end-to-end global category strategy for Travel and Corporate Cards across a complex, international business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and lead global sourcing strategy for all travel categories: airlines, hotels, car rental, travel management companies, duty of care services, and travel technology platforms (e.g. Concur).

• Oversee corporate card programmes including T&E, PCard, and VCard.

• Manage a global spend of over €300million delivering against KPIs including cost reduction, supplier consolidation, compliance, and working capital.

• Lead supplier relationship management, performance metrics, and contract negotiations-ensuring compliance with global standards on data protection and IT security.

• Partner with regional and functional stakeholders to align sourcing strategy with business objectives.

• Champion adoption of preferred suppliers and procurement tools to drive efficiency and user compliance.

• Mentor and support regional category teams and promote continuous improvement initiatives.

Profile Requirements:

• Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.

• 10+ years' experience in indirect procurement with proven global category leadership.

• Specific expertise in corporate travel procurement and card programme management is essential.

• Strong commercial acumen, stakeholder engagement, and supplier negotiation skills.

• Comfortable navigating complex, matrixed global environments.

• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and procurement analytics tools.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A strategic mindset with a hands-on, collaborative leadership style.

• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and across regions.

• A passion for transforming procurement into a value-driving function.
  
  

  The Next Step for you:

  Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Sarah Mac Mullan from Next Generation Recruitment or alternatively call on the main line on 00 353 1 6498546

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