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 integral 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
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 xqbhyrx in a integral 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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📌 Global Principal Category Manager for Travel & Expense (Madrid)
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📍 Madrid