Procurement Manager, HR & Travel
About The Position
The Procurement Manager – Benefits & Travel manages sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations across employee benefits and corporate travel. The role works closely with HR, Finance, and Travel Operations to develop cost-effective, compliant, and employee-centric solutions. It applies procurement practices such as RFx execution, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, and vendor performance management across health and wellness programs, insurance, mobility, and travel services. The position is based in the Store Support Office in Phoenix, Arizona, with a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work Tuesday through Thursday.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, HR, or a related field.
- 5–7 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, with a focus on benefits, HR services, or corporate travel.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and sourcing tools such as Ariba, Coupa, or SAP.
- Familiarity with procurement fundamentals such as TCO analysis, RFx execution, and vendor scorecards.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience working with benefits brokers, TPAs, and global travel management companies.
- Knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks related to employee benefits and travel.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and EAP, and corporate travel categories, including travel management companies, airlines, hotels, car rental, and travel technology.
- Lead RFx processes, including supplier selection, bid evaluation, and contract negotiations.
- Partner with HR, Total Rewards, and Travel teams to align procurement strategies with employee experience and compliance goals.
- Conduct cost modeling, benchmarking, and TCO analysis to support decisions and optimize supplier value.
- Monitor and report on category performance, including savings realization, service levels, and compliance metrics.
- Stay current on market trends, regulatory changes such as ACA and IRS travel guidelines, and innovations in benefits and travel management.
- Manage supplier relationships through performance reviews, scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure contract compliance, SLA adherence, and risk mitigation across benefit and travel vendors.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) retirement savings plan with a generous company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Contests and appreciation events throughout the year with prizes, food, and fun
- Bonus based on company and/or individual performance, subject to eligibility requirements
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility requirements
- Health Savings Account with company match, subject to eligibility requirements
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care, subject to eligibility requirements
- Company-paid short-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility requirements
- Paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, subject to eligibility requirements
- Paid holidays, subject to eligibility requirements
- DailyPay access for eligible employees, allowing transfer of earned pay before payday at no extra cost
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
