• Responsible for Global Strategic Procurement for all areas of the Travel category. • Develop close working relationships at all levels to stay aware of the strategic direction, how third parties support and add value, and with the purpose of being able to find holistic solutions that meet their needs. • Understand and research the relevant sub-categories so you remain aware of best practices, leading suppliers, benchmark and baseline data, industry trends, etc. • Partner with Shared Service organizations to manage onboarding, contracting and negotiations with suppliers as efficiently and effectively as possible. • Lead some and support all organizational development through roadmap projects, special initiatives, etc. • Lead regular business reviews with key suppliers. • Set strategy and prioritize needs for this role and for a Travel Specialist who works with this position. • Create approval decks, savings cases, and contract summaries for obtaining internal buy-in. • Work closely with Sophos business partners and their teams to lead all sourcing related activities to create significant value for the business. • Drive savings/value creation and spend under management (“SUM”) for your areas of responsibility. • Work cross-functionally with global and regional counterparts. • Provide information to support monthly forecasts vs actuals, project pipeline opportunities, and projected savings. • Partner closely with our Admin community to understand needs and preferences. • Negotiate remediations with suppliers, when necessary. • Develop a thorough knowledge of company operations, policies, and procedures. • Manage highly confidential and critical information.