Global Principal Category Manager for Travel & Expense
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We are looking for a forward-thinking and transformation-driven expert to take our global 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, global environment.

Your Responsibilities

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- 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

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- Drive end-to-end transformation of T&E; processes, policies, and systems

- Ensure successful integral 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

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- 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

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- 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

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- Partner closely with Finance, Procurement, HR, and IT

- Act as a key stakeholder in cross-functional transformation initiatives

Ensure Governance & Compliance

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- Ensure global compliance with legal, tax, and internal requirements

- Balance strong governance with a user-friendly, pragmatic approach

Experience

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- 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 xqbhyrx 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

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- A fully embedded, globally adopted, and high-performing T&E; platform

- A modern, digital, and user-friendly T&E; ecosystem

- Measurable improvements in:

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- 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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📌 Global Principal Category Manager for Travel & Expense (España)
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