Strategic Sourcing Category Manager

About the role

The Strategic Sourcing Manager at American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) plays a pivotal role in driving strategic sourcing initiatives, vendor optimization, and cost management. This position requires a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, negotiations, contracting, or equivalent roles.

Responsibilities

• Own the External Resource (Labor) category strategy, establishing standardized processes, governance frameworks, and best practices.
• 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.
• 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.
• Embed sustainability and ethical sourcing principles into all vendor decisions, supporting Amex GBT's Corporate Sustainability commitments and Responsible Sourcing goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• 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.).

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, negotiations, contracting, or equivalent roles.
• Knowledge of eSourcing platforms and vendor management systems.
• Ability to lead complex initiatives and optimize processes.
• Strong financial analysis and commercial negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Vendor management and negotiation expertise.
• Financial analysis and cost management proficiency.
• Communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

The US national base salary range for this position is from $88,200.00 - $163,800.00. Actual base salary will be based on factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and work location. In addition to base salary, the anticipated range of which is posted above, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which rewards participants based on company and individual performance.

Pay

The US national base salary range for this position is from $88,200.00 - $163,800.00.

Schedule

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