AVP - Travel & Corporate Procurement

Berkadia • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Assistant Vice President - Travel & Corporate Procurement is responsible for the end-to-end management of Berkadia's corporate travel program. This role serves as the primary owner of travel operations, traveler support, vendor management, policy administration, reporting, and continuous program improvement. The successful candidate will act as the company's travel subject matter expert, partnering closely with employees, business leaders, Finance, HR, and the travel management company to ensure a seamless and efficient travel experience. The role will also support procurement initiatives, supplier management, and sourcing activities across select corporate spend categories.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of experience in an adjacent role

Responsibilities

• Own and manage Berkadia's corporate travel program.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for travel-related questions, issues, and escalations.
• Manage the relationship and performance of the travel management company and travel suppliers.
• Administer travel policies and ensure consistent application across the organization.
• Identify opportunities to improve traveler experience, compliance, and program efficiency.
• Develop employee communications, training materials, and travel resources.
• Support executive and employee travel needs as required.
• Administer and maintain SAP Concur, including user profiles, permissions, and program settings.
• Support employee onboarding, profile management, and travel access requests.
• Monitor travel activity, policy compliance, and service performance.
• Produce travel reporting, spend analysis, and program metrics.
• Coordinate issue resolution among travelers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support sourcing, vendor management, and procurement initiatives across corporate spend categories.
• Assist with supplier evaluations, contract renewals, and RFP activities.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify savings opportunities and improve supplier performance.
• Support procurement governance, policies, and best practices.

Benefits

• Monthly paid volunteer hours and donation matching to benefit our communities
• Employee Resource Groups that help you grow with us
• Fertility and family planning services
• Up to 12-weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Mental health care, including free counseling sessions
• Generous tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level