Description

Travel Program Senior Manager - Procurement

Location: Lomas de Chapultepec, CDMX

About the Role

As the CBRE Travel Program Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the strategic vision for CBRE's North America travel services. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive travel program, collaborating closely with senior business stakeholders and a dedicated team of travel professionals. Your expertise will drive significant cost savings, enhance operational efficiencies, and ensure exceptional traveler satisfaction through expert supplier management and continuous process improvement.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement a multi-year travel strategy to support program, corporate, and client goals and objectives.
• Manage and optimize key supplier relationships, ensuring incremental value, compliance, and effective dispute resolution.
• Monitor travel market trends and changes in pricing to make informed procurement decisions and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with procurement and other internal stakeholders to translate business priorities into actionable, effective travel programs.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports on program operational and financial performance to senior management.
• Serve as a primary point of contact and escalation for CBRE travelers, addressing staffing, bandwidth, or delivery issues.
• Lead by example, embodying CBRE's RISE values and expertly negotiating with diverse internal and external parties.
• Ensure all travel program activities strictly adhere to company policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field; a Graduate degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience managing large, complex global travel programs within a multinational corporate environment.
• A strategic mindset with a proven ability to develop and execute long-term program strategies.
• Demonstrated success in implementing process improvements and achieving significant cost savings.
• Exceptional relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and build strong collaborative partnerships with diverse stakeholders and suppliers.
• Strong analytical and advanced negotiation capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, adept at conveying complex information and managing sensitive situations.
• Expert organizational skills combined with an inquisitive, problem-solving mindset.

Why CBRE? 

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

Our Values in Hiring 

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications