Strategic Sourcing Category Manager

American Express Global Business Travel

7d•$88,200 - $163,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Organization at American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) serves as the enterprise catalyst for vendor strategy and third-party partnerships, ensuring alignment with organizational policy while driving competitive advantage across all business units. The Strategic Sourcing Manager functions as a strategic business partner and thought leader, developing and executing comprehensive sourcing strategies in close collaboration with Vendor Relationship Managers (VRMs) and cross-functional stakeholders. This position drives measurable value creation and organizational savings through disciplined category management, vendor optimization, and strategic negotiation. The role operates within a collaborative ecosystem that includes legal, risk & compliance, information security, privacy, technology, and payments functions to ensure a robust, compliant, and strategically aligned vendor program.

Requirements

5–7 years in strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, negotiations, contracting, or equivalent roles
Bachelor’s degree required
Demonstrated people leadership experience with ability to influence and drive results across organizational levels
Proven expertise in financial analysis, commercial negotiations, partnership development, and value creation
Strong executive presence, strategic orientation, change management competency, and situational leadership skills
Proven track record of owning complex initiatives, optimizing processes, and delivering measurable results through personal accountability and self-directed prioritization
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to navigate complex, cross-functional environments and manage challenging scenarios with diplomacy and strategic insight
Hands-on experience with procurement and sourcing technology platforms (eSourcing, Vendor Management Systems, ERP systems, etc.)

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Own the External Resource (Labor) category strategy, establishing standardized processes, governance frameworks, and best practices that drive consistency and excellence across the enterprise
Demonstrate thought leadership through executive-level communication on category performance, commercial opportunities, strategic initiatives, and vendor performance metrics
Partner with business functions to align on requirements, budgets, and strategic priorities, translating organizational needs into actionable sourcing strategies
Drive EBITDA improvement through disciplined cost management, savings identification, and cost avoidance initiatives; document and communicate value creation through comprehensive metrics and reporting
Lead ongoing performance management, strategic negotiations, and partnership development with key vendors and internal stakeholders
Leverage eSourcing platforms and vendor management systems to enhance portfolio management, reporting, and operational efficiency
Model accountability, strategic thinking, problem solving and collaborative leadership; mentor team members and drive organizational capability
Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders through insightful market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and forward-thinking category strategies that align with organizational objectives
Drive continuous improvement through rigorous performance metrics, strategic negotiations, and capability enhancement initiatives
Validate competitive positioning, identify cost optimization opportunities, and recommend strategic initiatives that deliver measurable savings and incremental value
Embed sustainability and ethical sourcing principles into all vendor decisions, supporting Amex GBT's Corporate Sustainability commitments and Responsible Sourcing goals