Purchasing & Procurement Manager – Strategic Sourcing, Travel, Expense & Events

Wolters Kluwer

. Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives across Travel, Expense & Events .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,500 - $188,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement, with a strong focus on supplier management, negotiations, and contract compliance. Proven ability to analyze spend data, deliver cost savings, and manage complex sourcing initiatives across travel, expense, and events.

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Strategic SourcingSupplier ManagementNegotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Strategic SourcingContract ManagementSpend AnalysisTotal Cost Of OwnershipRFIRFPRFQNegotiationSupplier EvaluationCost Savings

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingRelationship BuildingAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookCvent

Industry Keywords

Corporate TravelHospitalityMeetings And EventsExpense ManagementProcurement Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives across Travel, Expense & Events
Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies
Lead RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes, including supplier identification, bid analysis, negotiations, finalist recommendations, and award decisions
Conduct spend, cost, total cost of ownership, risk, and value analyses
Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, concessions, service levels, payment terms, cancellation provisions, and contractual commitments
Deliver savings, cost avoidance, risk reduction, service improvements, and other procurement value
Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, pricing benchmarks, and emerging solutions
Manage strategic supplier relationships and support supplier performance, business reviews, issue resolution, and continuous improvement
Advise Global Event Management and other stakeholders on sourcing, market, supplier, and commercial matters
Partner with Legal, Finance, Risk, Technology, and cross-functional teams on contracting, due diligence, governance, and implementation
Develop business cases, supplier comparisons, executive summaries, and sourcing recommendations
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval requirements, contractual standards, and governance
Independently manage multiple complex sourcing initiatives
Support Travel, Expense & Events category strategy, supplier consolidation, demand management, sourcing pipeline development, and process improvement
Partner on hotel, venue, and event supplier sourcing and transition awarded suppliers for operational execution
Maintain sourcing documentation and track negotiated savings, cost avoidance, contractual commitments, and other outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, including significant experience in hotel and venue sourcing, negotiations, and contracting
Experience leading complex sourcing initiatives, competitive RFPs, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations
Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, procurement, contracting, and supplier management practices
Strong analytical and financial skills, including spend, pricing models, TCO, savings opportunities, and commercial trade-offs
Excellent negotiation, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to build stakeholder relationships and influence across functions and organizational levels
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Strong project management, organizational, and time-management skills
High degree of professionalism, integrity, accountability, and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
Experience with Cvent and procurement, sourcing, contract management, travel, or expense platforms preferred
Knowledge of the corporate travel, hospitality, meetings and events, or expense-management marketplace preferred
Strong preference for candidates located in the Eastern Time Zone
Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligibility
Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
401(k)
FSA/HSA
Commuter Benefits
Tuition Assistance Plan
Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid work arrangement