Global Category Leader, Travel & Expenses

GSK•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

This role leads the sourcing for travel and expenses categories at GSK. The individual will design and deliver strategies that balance cost, service, risk, and sustainability. The position values curious problem-solvers who build strong relationships, use data to drive choices, and help teams move from insight to action. This role offers growth, visible impact, and the chance to support GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. The role provides the opportunity to lead key activities to progress the candidate's career.

Requirements

Degree or equivalent experience in Procurement, Finance, Business, Hospitality, Travel & Meetings, or related field.
Demonstrated experience in procurement and category management, including travel, corporate card, or expense management categories.
Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a track record of delivering cost and service outcomes.
Experience managing global supplier contracts and running supplier governance.
Proven ability to work collaboratively across finance, HR, security, operations, and business units.
Excellent communication skills in English and experience presenting to senior stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience with travel management companies, booking tools, corporate card providers, or expense platforms.
Experience in a global, matrixed organization with multi-region rollout experience.
Practical use of data analytics tools to drive category insights and decisions.
Experience leading digital transformation or procurement-led change programs.
Procurement professional qualification such as CIPS or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a global sourcing and category strategy for travel and expenses, covering travel services, booking tools, corporate card programs, and expense management.
Lead global supplier selection, contract negotiation, and ongoing supplier governance to deliver value and service consistency.
Use data and analytics to identify savings, improve compliance, and enhance traveler experience.
Lead change initiatives to implement new tools, processes, or commercial models across regions.
Coach and influence cross-functional teams and regional procurement partners to ensure smooth delivery and adoption.
Own end-to-end category planning, prioritization, and benefit delivery for travel and expenses.
Manage supplier relationships and performance frameworks to ensure quality, innovation, and resilience.
Create compelling business cases and present recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, tax, and duty of care requirements across all regions.
Track and report category performance, savings, and non-financial benefits such as traveler wellbeing and carbon reduction.
Support digital transformation of travel and expense processes, including integration with finance systems and data platforms.