[Remote] Senior Procurement Ops & Travel Partner

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. QVC Group is a Fortune 500 company with leading retail brands, and they are seeking a Senior Procurement Ops & Travel Partner to manage their Corporate Travel Operations. This role involves optimizing travel programs, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with travel policies while collaborating with various stakeholders across the organization.


Responsibilities

  • Responsible for managing the corporate card vendor partner such as running strategic RFPs to award the vendor partner, hold QBRs, track and drive SLA compliance, own and manage the purchase orders (Coupa) to pay the vendor
  • Regular review of the MCC groups and profiles created to best fit QRG's business needs while always looking for process improvement opportunities
  • Own the application process for a new team member to obtain a new corporate card while working in partnership with legal on all disclosure notices required
  • Manage ad hoc requests to raise or lower credit limits and/or allow specific MCC approvals to flow through
  • Manage and drive the Corporate Card Policy
  • Implement program into new markets to achieve the goal of a standardized global program. Navigate each markets nuances regarding legal disclaimers, currency exchange, limits, policy adjustment and communications
  • Own the Corporate Travel & Entertainment policy
  • Adopt the policy into the travel agencies online booking tool and manage user profiles, guest booking accounts for recruiting and on-air talents
  • Assist with large event booking needs from hotel room blocks to transportation or business continuity needs such as natural disaster events impacting the business
  • Negotiate and manage relationships and contracts with airlines, car rentals and hotels
  • Implement program into new markets to achieve the goal of a standardized global program and be compliant with duty of care requirements
  • Responsible for managing the expense software vendor such as running strategic RFPs to award the vendor partner, hold QBRs, track and drive SLA compliance, continuous improvement for ongoing process optimization
  • Work with accounting to determine the appropriate account coding such as GL, cost center and company codes are setup in the system
  • Ensure all necessary integrations (APIs) are setup and working correctly to flow data from expense software to SAP for accurate accounting
  • Develop and maintain custom reporting and leverage unique tools available in the software
  • Implement software into new markets to achieve the goal of a standardized global program. Work with a cross function project team to trouble shoot and address each market nuance such as market specific accounting rules and regulations, IT systems integration, legal, policy adjustments and communications
  • Work out of the shared expense team email inbox to assist all ad hoc questions or needs from the business
  • Provide answers and direction to team members who need help with travel booking changes, failed credit card transactions, credit limit increases, new applications, profile changes, names changes, custom reporting needs, one off report needs, tax questions, audit questions etc. System access management for new hires and terminations

Skills

  • Proficient with PC, including Office Suite
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Strong analytical thinker. Able to think outside of the box to solve problems
  • Ability to effectively analyze and develops insights for high-volume/complex data sets
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate complex contracts
  • Exudes calmness and control in all situations
  • Develops new insights into issues and examines them from different angles
  • Listens to learn — able to adapt communications 'on the fly' to what is being said
  • Team first mentality. Ability to work within cross-functional teams
  • Ability to partner with and influence key stakeholders throughout the organization
  • Advanced Excel user preferred
  • Experience with any of the following systems preferred: Ariba, SAP, Coupa, Egencia, CTM, Citibank, Emburse

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Paid time off
  • An employee assistance program
  • Parental leave
  • Paid volunteer hours
  • Amazing company discounts
  • Health care benefits starting on day 1
  • 401(k)
  • Tuition reimbursement benefits

Company Overview

  • QVC® empowers shoppers with knowledge and shares insights in a lively and engaging way. It was founded in 1991, and is headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.qurateretailgroup.com/.

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