Procurement Specialist Corporate Travel (Hybrid)

At Lakeshore we create products that spark curiosity and help children learn and getting our people where they need to be is part of making that happen. As a Procurement Specialist focused on corporate travel youll own the end-to-end travel experience for our organization: keeping costs in check travelers supported and our program running smoothly. Youll manage a multi-million-dollar travel spend deepen vendor partnerships and make sure every trip from booking to expense reconciliation reflects the care and efficiency Lakeshore is known for.

A day on the job looks like this:

• Manage day-to-day travel operations including bookings changes cancellations and unused ticket tracking ensuring travelers get the most cost-effective policy-compliant options.
• Administer and troubleshoot our Concur platform handling new-user setup system issues and training new team members so everyone can book with confidence.
• Own key vendor relationships (Travelstore National/Enterprise Southwest for Business Uber) and support contract renewals negotiations and compliance reviews.
• Track and reconcile travel spend process monthly Visa card expenses and direct-bill accounts and produce monthly and quarterly reports that give leadership a clear picture of program health.
• Monitor airline credits Visa claims and toll charges to make sure nothing falls through the cracks and savings opportunities are captured proactively.
• Update and communicate travel policy changes across the organization serving as the go-to resource for employees who have questions about how to travel compliantly.
• Support vendor identification and logistics for large-scale corporate events partnering with internal stakeholders to keep planning on track.

Qualifications :

What you bring:

Required:

• 23 years of experience in corporate travel management travel operations or a related procurement or operations role.
• Hands-on experience with a corporate travel or expense platform Concur experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently from routine bookings to vendor escalations without close supervision.
• Strong attention to detail in financial reconciliation reporting and contract or credit tracking.
• Clear professional communicator who can explain travel policies and processes to employees at all levels.
• Able to work onsite at our Carson CA headquarters on a hybrid schedule.

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Hospitality or a related field.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Background in travel agency operations or GDS platforms with working knowledge of airline rules fare classes and ticketing.
• Exposure to category management or vendor RFP processes.

What sets you apart:

• You notice the airline credit about to expire before anyone asks proactive by default not by reminder.
• You can shift from reconciling a Visa statement to calming down a stranded traveler to prepping a leadership report without losing the thread on any of them.
• You build trust with vendors and internal partners alike by following through consistently and communicating clearly even when the answer is not yet.

Additional Information :

And heres our end of the bargain!

At Lakeshore we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

For this position new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at an hourly rate between $30-$39/hr depending on relevant experience & skillset.

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidates relevant experience location and skillset.

• Bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage EPO PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits choose what you like ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dressand we really mean it

At Lakeshore we know our diversity makes us stronger and when everyone feels included and valued we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers families and children we serve.

We know we couldnt do the extraordinary things were doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group Lakeshore is more than a great place to workits a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out we give everything weve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success were constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if youre a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference wed love to hear from you.

To learn more about Lakeshore visit Employment Opportunity Policy 
 
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill merit and mind-boggling talentnot based on race color creed sexual orientation gender or gender identity marital status domestic partnership status military status religion age national origin ancestry alienage AIDS or AIDS-related complex status genetic information predisposition or carrier status status as a victim of domestic violence physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things arent equal we all lose. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time