English Speaking Global Travel Manager

Computacenter Hungary Ltd. • Budapest

Budapest

211842-en_GB

Life on the team…

Procurement professional to manage our global travel spend and travel programme, developing our global travel strategy and driving policy compliance.

Responsible for management of our global travel spend and suppliers
Run RFP for a new global travel management company
Run RFP for a global meetings and events provider and implmenet
Develop strategy to ensure our global travel policy is consistently applied and adhered to across all of Computacenter
Ongoing management of our global travel partners and online booking tool
Manage travel administration teams across Computacenter ensuring our employee travel queries are fully supported
Conduct regular benchmark reviews to ensure we are obtaining the best price
Driving strategic initiatives to achieve our global travel strategy
Ensuring our travel policy guidelines and best practices are applied on a global basis
Build and maintain key performance targets to measure performance of our travel providers and ensure contractual obligations are met
Continually analyse supplier spend determine best options and make recommendations
Draft companywide email communications with key travel information and updates
Build mutual beneficial relationships with key travel suppliers
Build and develop relationships with key business stakeholders
Keep up to date with industry information, travel trends, immigration & visa requirements and associated legislation to support the business
Provide the business with accurate, detailed spend analysis
Develop strategy to promote key travel initiatives and important information throughout the business
Manage Online Booking Tool functionality and incidents/faults
Ensure travel suppliers invoices are managed and processed on a timely basis

You are the ideal candidate if...

You have minimum 10 years’ experience in procurement specialising in travel services manging travel spend for a global a global multi national organisation.
You have previously conducted and managed a tender exercise for a new global travel provider and implemented across multiple countries.
You are fluent in English (and German as an additional language skills would be a benefit).
You have bachelor’s degree / equivalent qualification in procurement.
You have excellent data analytic capabilities and advanced proficiency in Excel.
You have experience in implementing a Travel Management company (TMC) in multiple countries and new online travel booking tool (OBT).
You have experience with using KDS NEO or Concur.
You have a proven experience of strategic and tactical sourcing within the corporate travel industry.
You have excellent leadership skills.
You have a proven ability of analysing and resolving complex problems quickly to drive performance improvement.
You are able to influence and engage with key business stakeholders across the globe.
You have excellent communication (written and verbal) and collaboration skills.
You have experience in supporting global travel strategy and experience in supporting international travel projects.

Why you should choose us

Open communication

We’re an open organisation that doesn’t hide behind hierarchy. We communicate regularly, openly and directly. For us, it’s about being straightforward, delivering and doing the right thing. Essentially, we’re people dealing with people.

Showing appreciation & having fun

Great performance is recognised, so too is the willingness to help others. Our Bravo! awards and Long Service Awards Scheme are just a taste of how we say thank you for a job well done. And when it comes to recognising success, we love to celebrate. Our company and team events are legendary!

Inclusive workplace

People work best when they bring their whole selves to work, that’s why we see and value you as the amazing individual you truly are. We take a genuine interest in you that extends beyond skills, knowledge, and experience. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusion within our industry.

Health & wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset and we’re passionate about supporting you in feeling good and staying healthy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Private Healthcare package.

Trainings and development opportunities

Your development is the key to our success! Our internal training team provides wide range of internal and external training opportunities to our people. In addition to that that there are more department specific career pathways too.

Flexible Cafeteria elements

After your probation period you have the chance to tailor the cafeteria package which suits you the best. You can choose from the various available elements.

Bonus System

After probation, our Finance department provides an average 10% performance based bonus with quarterly payment. This amount can be reached by meeting pre-defined individual and team goals.

You belong

At Computacenter, we celebrate difference and it’s important to us that we have a working culture where you can be free to be yourself; in an environment where you feel valued, respected, and supported to reach your full potential and experience a sense of belonging. Because we know when you thrive, we thrive.

As a proud equal opportunities employer, we’re committed to ensuring that there is fair and equal access to opportunities for everyone. Your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. All that matters to us is that you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need.

Winning Together

At Computacenter, we have been writing success stories for more than 40 years! Today, we’re driving digital transformation with over 20,000 employees worldwide. We develop IT strategies, implement new technologies and manage complex infrastructures.

As a proud, independent partner to some of the world’s leading technology providers, our portfolio covers workplace, applications & data, cloud & data center, security, and networking. What’s the secret of our success? Quite simply, it’s our people.

The people who bring their unique skills and perspectives to a diverse and inclusive environment that enables them to reach their full potential.

Our Office

Located in the heart of Budapest, our Hungarian office is easily accessible from the city center by public transportation. We are surrounded by a range of different restaurants and are within walking distance from the Danube.