Would you like to pursue a career in an International environment in the Purchasing Department? This is your place!

For the International Purchasing Department of ALTEN we are seeking a Purchasing Specialist for Travel to join our team in Barcelona.

Your new role:

You will play a pivotal role in overseeing and facilitating the implementation of the unification of travel project while ensuring long-term support for all travelers within International 1 (Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Switzerland, Benelux, Spain, Italy and Portugal) and you will be reporting to the Purchasing Managers International 1.

The primary objective of this role is to ensure a seamless and optimal user experience for all employees, establish unified travel policies, and leverage purchasing power effectively.

Your responsibilities:

1. Travel Project Oversight and Assistance:

• Analyze the existing models and strategize for the adoption of a unified self-booking tool and associated policies across all International 1.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive the implementation of the self-booking project, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgetary constraints.
• Provide guidance and support to users during the transition phase, addressing concerns and facilitating training sessions as needed.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the self-booking tool, gather feedback, and implement improvements to enhance user experience.

2. Long-Term Travel Support and Strategic Planning:

• Transition into the role of team lead for the Travel team International 1, taking ownership of all travel-related initiatives and processes.
• Negotiate hotel agreements and other travel-related contracts to optimize cost savings and service quality.
• Periodically review and update travel policies in alignment with organizational objectives and industry best practices.
• Act as the primary point of contact for travel supplier, managing vendor relationships and escalations effectively.
• Conduct thorough travel report analysis to identify trends, optimize travel expenditure, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing support to all International 1 travelers, addressing booking issues, resolving conflicts, and ensuring compliance with travel policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate travel requirements into broader strategic initiatives.

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Proven experience in international purchasing, travel management, or related roles.
• Fluency in English; additional EU languages are a plus (Spanish, Italian, French).
• Strong understanding of travel related subject.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to drive favorable agreements with vendors.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across -diverse teams and cultures.
• Proactive attitude with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

What we offer:

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

An exciting opportunity working at a globally and nationally renowned brand.

Modern and international company culture.

Opportunity to be part of an innovative organization and work with exciting technologies.

The chance to be part of an effective, dynamic, friendly, and supportive team.

We are open to hire this person in our offices in Madrid, Spain.

Have you become enthusiastic about this vacancy? We welcome your application and CV in English as soon as possible as we will make a running selection for this process.

Do you have any questions? Please contact [email protected]

About us:

Leader in Engineering and IT Services. ALTEN supports its customers’ development strategies in the areas of innovation, R&D and technological information systems.

Created more than 30 years ago and based in 30 countries, the Group has established itself as a world leader in Engineering and IT Services.

We work with key actors in the Aeronautics & Space, Defence & Naval, Security, Automotive, Rail, Energy, Life Sciences, Finance, Retail, Telecommunications and Services sectors.

With a financial turnover of more than 4.06 billion euros in 2023 and we currently have more than 57 000 employees all over the world.