Strategic Sourcing & Corporate Services Manager

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Travel & Corporate Services Manager

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Travel & Corporate Services Manager

Job Type: Contract

Job Location: Remote

Work Schedule: Remote

Rate: $55.71,Based on experience

Company is looking for an experienced contractor to step in as Strategic Sourcing Travel & Corporate Services Manager for a 6-month engagement.

• This project-based role is all about supporting company travel and corporate services procurement for both transient and group travel, as well as a variety of G&A (General & Administrative) categories—including HR, benefits and possibly, workplace-related services.
• The contractor role will be responsible for partnering with internal teams and suppliers to drive cost-effective, high-ROI outcomes and cost savings for immediate and mid-term priorities. You'll be hands‑on in optimizing travel and corporate service programs, strengthening supplier relationships, and working closely with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Ideal fit: someone with deep strategic sourcing experience, strong industry knowledge spanning travel, corporate services, and G&A categories, and a proven history of negotiating successful deals. If you enjoy jumping in, driving impact, and navigating the unique pace of project-based work—let’s talk.

• Act as a trusted sourcing partner to cross‑functional stakeholders, and key business owners through regular check‑ins and status updates.
• Provide data‑driven recommendations on supplier selection, program optimization, and commercial terms to improve performance, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Ensure that strategic program decisions and supplier relationships are aligned to deliver value, scale, efficiency, sustainability, and duty of care.
• Lead or support strategic sourcing events and projects as needed during the contract term.
• Manage bidding events/RFPs with travel, meetings & events and corporate services suppliers.
• Continue strategic alignment between transient travel and meetings & events across the enterprise.
• Support global strategic sourcing needs across company offices, including but not limited to:
  Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

• Partner with Finance, Workplace, Events, People, HR, Legal, and other key teams to understand business strategy, identify sourcing opportunities, and ensure alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support the business in defining and refining KPIs, capturing program and spend data, and using insights to drive recommendations.
• Evaluate and recommend suppliers based on service, quality, commercial value, and alignment within category needs.
• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions to secure best overall value across categories such as travel; including but not limited to hotels, meeting rooms, food & beverage, audio visual, event management, and related services, along with corporate services including but not limited to benefits, talent acquisition, learning and development, etc.
• Maintain productive supplier relationships grounded in open communication, transparency, and partnership.

• Provide regular reporting and updates to stakeholders on procurement activities, savings, program performance, and supplier status during the contract period.
• Ensure all sourcing activities are consistent with company policies, contractual standards, and relevant regulations.
• Monitor market conditions and industry trends in assigned categories and bring to surface cost‑saving ideas, innovation opportunities, and risk considerations.

• General understanding of the transient and group travel and corporate services industry, including strategy implementation and cost negotiation across a broad supplier base.
• Advanced Google Sheets/Excel skills to…