Global Principal Category Manager for Travel & Expense

We are looking for a forward-thinking and transformation-driven expert to take our general Travel & Expense (T&E;) function to the next level. This is not a typical operational role. You will redefine how we manage travel, expense, and employee experience globally — shifting T&E; from a transactional process into a strategic, data-driven, and future-ready capability.

As part of this journey, we have recently introduced a new T&E; platform, which now needs to be scaled, embedded, and continuously optimized across our global organization. You will play a key role in driving adoption, harmonizing processes, and unlocking the full value of this platform, while shaping the future of spend management across a complex, general environment.

Your Responsibilities Define and implement a forward-looking global T&E; strategy Align travel and expense programs with business priorities, cost optimization, and sustainability goals Position T&E; as a strategic enabler, not just a control function Lead Transformation Drive end-to-end transformation of T&E; processes, policies, and systems Ensure successful global rollout, adoption, and continuous improvement of the newly introduced T&E; platform Harmonize processes across regions while respecting local requirements Introduce and scale digital, automated, and AI-driven solutions Challenge the status quo and continuously rethink how things are done Embed & Optimize the Platform Drive end-to-end integration of the T&E; platform into global processes and workflows Improve usability and ensure a seamless employee experience across travel and expense Identify gaps, inefficiencies,



and opportunities for further optimization Partner with IT and vendors to continuously enhance system capabilities and performance Leverage Data for Value Creation Use data to drive insights, cost transparency, and better decision-making Enable visibility into spend patterns and traveler behavior Translate insights into concrete actions and improvements Collaborate Across Functions Partner closely with Finance, Procurement, HR, and IT Act as a key stakeholder in cross-functional transformation initiatives Ensure Governance & Compliance Ensure global compliance with legal, tax, and internal requirements Balance strong governance with a user-friendly, pragmatic approach Experience Extensive experience in Travel & Expense, Procurement, Finance, or Operations Proven track record in driving transformation and system implementation/optimization in a global environment Experience working in large, complex organizations (10,000+ employees) Strong strategic thinking with hands‑on execution capability High level of curiosity and innovation mindset Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change Data-driven with a focus on insights and impact Comfortable challenging existing processes and leading end-to-end transformation What Success in this Role Looks Like A fully embedded, globally adopted, and high-performing T&E; platform A modern, digital, and user-friendly T&E; ecosystem Measurable improvements in: traveller/employee experience increased adoption efficiency and speed cost transparency savings Harmonized, streamlined global processes with reduced complexity T&E; recognized as a strategic capability within the organization

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