GLOBAL CATEGORY MANAGER TRAVEL & EVENTS
- Madrid
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
- Drive strategic category management and innovation: Develop and implement global Travel & Events strategies, ensuring alignment across regions. Coordinate sourcing activities, create category and sub-category business plans, and identify innovative solutions that add value and support sustainability.
- Lead supplier relationships and risk management: Build and manage a strong pool of global suppliers. Negotiate favorable terms and conditions, develop long-term partnerships, and ensure continuity of supply. Anticipate risks, create contingency plans, and proactively address challenges to protect business operations.
- Deliver procurement targets through data-driven decisions: Achieve cost, quality, and service targets by analyzing data, monitoring KPIs, and recommending sourcing strategies. Take corrective actions when needed and ensure procurement initiatives contribute measurable value to the business.
- Foster stakeholder partnerships across functions: Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders. Align strategies with business needs, encourage cross-functional collaboration, and maintain open communication to ensure procurement supports business priorities and long-term goals.
- Monitor market trends and provide strategic insights: Conduct market research, share category intelligence, and identify opportunities for innovation or improvement. Stay ahead of industry trends, evaluate new suppliers and solutions, and recommend actions that keep the company competitive and resilient.
- Skills:
- Minimum 5 years experience in similar environment in a multinational company, preferably Travel Management background from either FMCG, TMC/Travel Agency, Travel Supplier or Meetings & Events background
- Strategic and innovative mindset
- Strong analytical and financial capabilities
- Outstanding negotiation skills
- Business-level English (additional languages are a plus)
- Travel and or Meetings & Events management
- Strengths:
- Ownership & Collaborative attitude
- Stakeholder relationship building
- Drive for continuous improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration expertise
- Resilience in dynamic environments
This role offers the opportunity to:
- Work with cutting-edge procurement technologies
- Drive sustainable business practices
- Develop expertise across the Travel & Events category
- Be part of a dynamic, innovative team
- Shape the future of procurement in a global organization
This role offers the opportunity to be part of a high performing Global Travel & Events Procurement team, where collaboration, mutual support, and a sense of humor are at the core of everything we do. You will be empowered to lead strategic initiatives, work in a dynamic environment, and thrive within a global organization. Join us, shape the future of Travel & Events procurement, and unlock exciting growth opportunities. If you are ready to make an impact and drive change, we'd love to hear from you!
We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals who can bring unique perspectives and experiences to our team.Recruitment process:Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!Next Steps:After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor
Assessment tests
Interviews
Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.