Senior Procurement Manager

About Tripadvisor:

We believe that we are better together and at Tripadvisor we welcome you for who you are. Our workplace is for everyone as is our people-powered platform. At Tripadvisor we want you to bring your unique identities abilities and experiences so we can collectively revolutionize travel and together find the good out there.

We are looking for an experienced and proven negotiator to join our global Procurement team. This is an opportunity for someone to expand their negotiation skills to a global reach and have a direct impact both on the contracting done as well as the processes followed by the team. We are seeking a talented collaborator who is ambitious has strong negotiating skills and experience across a range of categories embodies a strong individual contributor working style and can drive cross-functional complex projects to completion in a timely fashion. Ideal candidates will be able to manage up and cross-functionally. This role requires the ability to influence and coordinate across various teams even without direct management authority.

Job Location: London or Oxford- Hybrid

What Youll Do:

• Manage a portfolio of $50-100 million in annual spend

• Concurrently lead negotiations on an average of 40-50 projects to meet business objective deadlines to secure advantageous commercial terms

• Manage contract lifecycle for assigned agreements including managing and monitoring business requirements securing functional approvals and securing contract signatures

• Run quarterly business reviews with 10-15 senior leaders within the company to manage both up and across

• Build close relationships with legal and compliance leads to expedite approvals

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers including 10-15 key suppliers including running quarterly business reviews

• Manage and drive procurement practices consistently throughout the company

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Procurement especially indirect Procurement 10-15 years total experience preferred

• Proven experience with software procurement (SaaS) and contingent labor/ services

• In-depth knowledge of preparing and executing RFPs and conducting tactical negotiations including reviewing contracts commercial terms and creating deal point strategy across IT/ Engineering Marketing Sales and Operations.

• Experience in a global organization managing across geographies and business units preferred

• Experience with AI tool procurement preferred

• Strong analytical and problem-solving organizational project and time management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to manage cross-functionally

• Ability to build relationships both internally and externally

• Competencies: Strategic thinking leadership curiosity teamwork.

What We Offer:

• Flexible activity-based working fostered collaboration and productivity
• Inclusive global travelers community welcoming diverse perspectives
• Competitive salary package including performance bonuses
• Development programs managerial courses and learning series
• Health insurance covers medical dental and vision for families (varies by country)
• Lifestyle Reimbursement Benefit for personal travel and physical mental and financial wellness
• Several paid time off programs including time to bond with new children and care for family members. Paid public holidays and year-end office shutdown
• Employee assistance program for short-term counseling and free Calm app subscription
• State-of-the-art offices: dining coffee points and leisure areas

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