Sr Manager Sourcing - Corporate Travel Services at Moody's in Charlotte, NC

Location(s):

7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, New York, New York, 10007, US
1414 S Tryon Street, 7th Floor, The Railyard Floors 5-8, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28203, US

Line Of Business: Finance(FIN)

Job Category:

Corporate Services

Experience Level: Experienced Hire

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today's risks into tomorrow's opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

Skills and Competencies

4-6 years of relevant work experience in travel procurement, travel consulting or travel industry
Ability to perform trend analysis, forecasting and modeling based on various data sources in order to tell a story providing strategic recommendations
Travel category management experience
Experience working with global travel agencies, and different OBTs and GDSs
Strong written and verbal communications skills, as well as interpersonal skills in order to effectively build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Very strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
Ability to write business cases, implement initiatives and track subsequent results
Experience with reviewing and negotiating travel category contract terms
Strong vendor relationship management experience, including supplier development, diversity, risk management and performance management
Excellent organizational skills execute multiple tasks and prioritize projects
Ability to work autonomously while keeping management apprised of projects and initiatives
Experience in non-Travel categories (Prof Svcs, IT, Telecom, etc.) is preferred, but not required
Experience in the Financial Services industry is preferred

Education

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business (or equivalent) from an accredited college/university

Responsibilities

The Travel Services Manager supports the overall goals of the Procurement & Sourcing Group (PSG) with a specific focus on travel category management, sourcing and operational excellence. The role assumes global category lead responsibilities for select travel sub-categories which could include any combination of the following: Chauffeured Car Service, Hotels/Lodging, Airlines, Rail, Corporate Card, Travel Agency, Rental Car or Travel Analytics

Analyze travel agency, corporate card and expense reporting data to effectively measure the travel program's performance as it relates to T&E policy compliance, market share goals and preferred vendor usage
Draft and conduct RFx events, vendor selection and negotiations with key travel suppliers (airlines, hotels, black car, travel agencies, etc.) on an ongoing basis
Manage travel vendor SLAs ensuring performance is closely monitored and deficiencies are actioned in a timely manner
Assist the Travel team in identifying value-add, cost savings opportunities at a regional and global level based on industry trends
Stay well-informed with travel industry trends and best practices
Ensure all aspects of the travel program support the company's duty of care efforts
Maintain strong relationships with global vendors - airlines, hotels, travel agency, ground transportation, etc.
Support travel arrangers and travelers with inquiries and feedback pertaining to Moody's travel program (Ex: T&E policy, travel profile inquiries, and vendor feedback/complaints)

About the team

The Procurement and Sourcing Group partners closely with business stakeholders to procure products and services efficiently while maximizing value, mitigating supplier risks, delivering actionable insights, and promoting a sustainable and diverse supply chain.

The Travel Team specifically focuses on negotiating and managing contracts with airlines, hotels, car rental providers, travel management companies, and more. They act as a liaison to ensure strong relationships with suppliers, address any issues promptly, and deliver the best value for the organization.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is [[$112,000 - [[$162,400, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody's also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody's also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody's Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.

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