Sourcing Manager

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Hiring Remotely in Ontario, ON, CAN
Remote
54K-101K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Software • Travel • Business Intelligence • Consulting • App development • Big Data Analytics
We are the world’s leading B2B travel platform, providing software and services to companies of all sizes.
The Role
Lead client meeting and venue sourcing projects end to end. Responsibilities include understanding client requirements, negotiating supplier pricing and packages, conducting hotel and supplier RFPs, securing room blocks, managing billing and savings records, evaluating program outcomes, driving continuous improvement, and building relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams. The role also supports team leadership and onboarding.
Summary Generated by Built In

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.

If you love building relationships and sharing your expertise with others, you may be the perfect Sourcing and Meeting Manager for our team. In this role, you’ll guide clients through the venue and meeting sourcing process, communicating with internal and external partners, and leading the logistics of your project from end-to-end.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead client calls to review and understand their meeting needs and ensure programs exceed requirements

  • Negotiate pricing and other package details with suppliers to support the client while meeting their savings and spend expectations

  • Conduct RFPs with hotels and suppliers to secure room blocks and other logistical needs

  • May participate in re-negotiations or cancellation negotiations as needed

  • Maintain accurate records and files, collaborate with accounting to supervise billing, expenses, and savings negotiations

  • Evaluate and supervise program impact and outcomes, build a plan for continuous improvement

  • Proactively develop positive relationships with multiple members of the client team, suppliers, Amex GBT team and support departments

  • Act as a leader by promoting a positive team environment and assisting with onboarding new colleagues as needed

What We’re Looking For

  • 5+years in meeting management, hotel procurement or equivalent

  • Cvent experience and CMP designation (preferred)

  • Extensive knowledge of domestic destinations (international a plus)

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

  • Excellent listening skills and passion for learning

  • Proactive in understanding client needs and enacting change with a consultative approach

  • Collaborative and passionate about building relationships

  • Available to travel

     

Location

Ontario, Canada

     

The Canada national base salary range for this position is from 

$54 600,00 - $101 400,00

The national range provided includes the base salary that Amex GBT expects to pay for the role.  Actual base salary will be based on factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and work location. 


The #TeamGBT Experience

Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.

  • Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.

  • Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.

  • Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.

  • We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.

  • And much more!

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.

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Furthermore, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process. For details regarding how we protect your data, please consult the Amex GBT Recruitment Privacy Statement.

What if I don’t meet every requirement? If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be a phenomenal addition to our team, don’t worry about “checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of experience in meeting management, hotel procurement, or equivalent
  • Extensive knowledge of domestic destinations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent listening skills
  • Ability to understand client needs and enact change using a consultative approach
  • Collaborative relationship-building skills
  • Availability to travel
  • Cvent experience
  • Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation
  • International destination knowledge

American Express Global Business Travel Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about American Express Global Business Travel and has not been reviewed or approved by American Express Global Business Travel.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and access to physician consultations in some cases. Emotional and mental-health resources are also highlighted, including counseling, crisis support, and webinars for employees and immediate families.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off and flexibility options are portrayed as broad, including PTO that combines vacation and sick time, with potential to purchase additional vacation in some locations. Flexible arrangements are described as available in parts of the organization, including remote work and options like part-time schedules, job sharing, and sabbaticals where supported.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is positioned as available through locally competitive programs, including a U.S. 401(k) with employer matching after a service period. Ownership-related benefits are also present via an employee stock purchase plan offered in many countries.

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The Company
HQ: Jersey City, NJ
18,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

American Express Global Business (Amex GBT) is the world’s leading B2B travel platform, providing software and services to manage travel, expenses, meetings & events for companies of all sizes. Our solutions include: Egencia: the leading software as service travel platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Ovation: the solution synonymous with high-touch travel service. The Neo Technology Group: a technology-focused team that builds cloud-based travel solutions. Meetings & Events: providing solutions for a single meeting or an entire meetings portfolio. Global Business Consulting: customized services to help clients optimize their travel program.

Why Work With Us

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success. Ready to explore a career path? Start your journey with us - apply now!

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