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PayPal · 15 hours ago

Director, Strategic Sourcing (Travel)

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$138K/yr - $236K/yr

10+ years exp

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. In this role, you’ll design the travel program that powers PayPal’s global workforce, leading sourcing strategies for airlines, hotels, ground transportation, and travel tech while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

E-Commerce PlatformsFinTechMobile PaymentsTransaction Processing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Execute the organization's sourcing strategy, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and delivers value

Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, cost savings, and quality improvements

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define material, quality, and service requirements and ensure alignment with sourcing strategies

Develop and use scorecards to measure and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of sourcing operations

Explore and evaluate new sources, methods, and vendors to ensure a reliable supply of materials

Lead the transformation of a global travel program, shaping strategy, experience, and innovation for thousands of employees across the world

Own a multimillion-dollar category with the authority to design, negotiate, and optimize one of the company’s most visible enterprise programs

Be the executive face of travel, cultivating powerful partnerships with top airlines, hotels, agencies, and technology providers to deliver unmatched value and service

Drive industry-leading innovations, from next-gen travel tech to traveler experience enhancements, setting new standards for corporate mobility

Architect a global travel ecosystem, integrating policy, operations, technology, and supplier performance into a seamless, world-class program

Lead high-stakes negotiations that deliver significant cost savings, risk reduction, and premium service levels for the company

Shape the traveler experience end-to-end, ensuring safety, comfort, convenience, and policy alignment for all employees

Build and guide a high-performing travel team, fostering strategic thinking, excellence, and continuous improvement

Oversee critical duty-of-care initiatives, partnering with Security and HR to protect and support employees wherever they travel

Deliver clear, data-driven insights that influence senior leadership decisions on travel strategy, spend, and supplier direction

Champion operational excellence, ensuring flawless delivery from third-party partners and internal stakeholders

Lead competitive sourcing events and RFPs, establishing best-in-class commercial structures and long-term supplier performance

Collaborate with cross-functional leaders in Finance, HR, Legal, and Procurement to align program goals with enterprise priorities

Develop travel policies and governance frameworks that reflect evolving business needs, regulatory requirements, and industry trends

Drive adoption and change management, educating stakeholders and empowering employees to engage confidently with the travel program

Qualification

Sourcing strategySupplier negotiationsTravel program managementSupplier performance evaluationProcess improvementsData-driven insightsChange managementCross-functional collaborationTeam leadership

Required

10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

Lead the transformation of a global travel program, shaping strategy, experience, and innovation for thousands of employees across the world

Own a multimillion-dollar category with the authority to design, negotiate, and optimize one of the company's most visible enterprise programs