About Agoda
Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,100+ employees representing 95+ nationalities in 27 markets foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.
Our Purpose - Bridging the World Through Travel
We believe travel allows people to enjoy, learn and experience more of the amazing world we live in. It brings individuals and cultures closer together, fostering empathy, understanding and happiness.
We are a skillful, driven and diverse team from across the globe, united by a passion to make an impact. Harnessing our innovative technologies and strong partnerships, we aim to make travel easy and rewarding for everyone.
This role is based in Bangkok, Thailand (Relocation support provided)
Get to Know our team
Agoda has made significant strides in recent years, expanding our global presence and diversifying our travel products. A key contributor to this success is the Agoda Finance team, which ensures the smooth running of daily financial operations while proactively identifying future opportunities. We balance risk management with innovation and growth, empowering both our team and the wider organization. With experimentation and data analysis at the core of our culture, we deliver strategic insights that enable Agoda’s leaders to explore new, sustainable, and scalable business opportunities. Career development is a top priority within Agoda Finance, with every function offering a clear career path and well-defined development goals.
The Opportunity
As Procurement Category Senior Manager – Workplace & Real Estate, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the strategic sourcing and category management for all Workplace and Real Estate initiatives at Agoda. Your primary focus will be on supporting office leasing, facilities management, in-office services, events, and driving the success of our HQ move to the new Bangkok One building. You will be responsible for vendor mapping and sourcing, contract negotiations, cost and quality control, and ensuring the highest standards in workplace experience and resource management.
In addition to your core responsibilities in Workplace and Real Estate, you will also provide procurement support to People Services, partnering with HR teams—including Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, Learning & Development, and Employee Experience. You will act as a trusted advisor, offering procurement expertise, vendor management, and contract negotiation for people-related programs and services, while collaborating closely with the B.Com structure for additional support in these areas.
This position is part of Agoda’s procurement structure and reports to the Senior Global Procurement Manager at Booking Holdings, with regular collaboration with the Booking Holdings Corporate Services Procurement team.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- At least 8 years of procurement experience, with a strong background in Workplace/Facilities management and Real Estate, as well as experience supporting People Services (HR procurement, Talent Acquisition, HRBPs, Learning & Development, Employee Experience).
- In-depth knowledge of strategic sourcing, category management, procure-to-pay processes, and supplier management.
- Demonstrated expertise in vendor mapping, sourcing, contract negotiation, and managing cost and quality for workplace, real estate, and people-related services.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
- Experience in spend analysis, as well as market and benchmark analysis.
- A track record of driving innovation in procurement processes is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver impactful presentations.
- Proven change management and project management capabilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop teams and build credibility with business partners, always prioritizing customer centricity.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, particularly within Workplace, Real Estate, and HR.
- Personal attributes such as an open mind, a learning attitude, transparency, positivity, strong communication, proactivity, and collaboration.
- A strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to execution.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- High cultural and organizational sensitivity.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Disclaimer
We do not accept any terms or conditions, nor do we recognize any agency’s representation of a candidate, from unsolicited third-party or agency submissions. If we receive unsolicited or speculative CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.
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What We Do
Agoda is transforming travel for millions of customers across the globe. Headquartered in Asia, Agoda is one of the world’s largest online travel platforms. Founded in 2005 and now part of Booking Holdings (Nasdaq:BKNG), Agoda has a network of over 2,900,000 properties worldwide. Our web and mobile products provide a first-rate reservation service in 38 languages that uniquely combines local knowledge and local connections to provide the best deals for business and leisure travelers. Agoda employs over 7,000 professionals from 90 nationalities in locations around the globe. In every department – from engineering to customer experience – we provide an environment rich with creativity, collaboration, and experimentation, and the tools to work faster and smarter. At Agoda, we believe our people are our strength. We work hard and have fun, and we choose people who are dedicated to making things great. For properties seeking partnership with Agoda, visit https://connect.agoda.com
