Associate, Procurement Travel

ING • New York, NY

3d • $50 - $62 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a temporary Travel Associate to support business travel, vendor coordination, and related procurement activities within the Procurement and Travel department. This role will help ensure travel services are managed effectively, employee travel needs are supported in accordance with internal policies, and vendor-related information is accurately maintained. This position covers two primary areas: Travel Management and Procurement Support. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, travel service providers, and other third-party vendors to support day-to-day travel operations, maintain accurate vendor and contract information, and contribute to an efficient and well-controlled procurement process.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in travel management, procurement, or related field.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with employees, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and system data in a procurement, vendor management, or operational environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing vendor relationships and coordinating with third-party service providers is preferred.
• Experience with Procurement or contract lifecycle management tools/systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing day-to-day travel operations, including the travel service provider relationship, employee travel inquiries, and resolution of travel-related issues in accordance with internal policies.
• Monitor and escalate travel-related service issues, coordinating with internal stakeholders and relevant support teams to help ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
• Manage miscellaneous services such as employee corporate cards, subscriptions, and black car services.
• Participate in service review meetings with travel providers, other third-party vendors, and global service teams.
• Prepare and maintain regular reports, trackers, and meeting materials related to travel operations, vendor management, and procurement support activities.
• Support procurement activities, including contract intake, review coordination, and monitoring of third-party vendor documentation such as Statements of Work for temporary consultants and related contract records.
• Support the maintenance of complete and accurate vendor, contract, and procurement-related data in internal systems and trackers.
• Support vendor onboarding and due diligence activities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level