About GBG GBG is the leading expert in global identity and location. In an increasingly digital world, GBG helps businesses grow by giving them intelligence to make the best decisions about their customers, when it matters most. Every second, our global data, agile technology, and expert teams, power over 20,000 of the world's best-known organisations to reach and trust their customers. Why you should beGBG Reach The precision of location data is critical to businesses that need to know exactly where their customers are so they can reduce failed deliveries, share great customer experiences and remove unnecessary costs. We provide the unique insight to know locations as well as the people who live there, because we understand global addresses better than anyone else. This means our customers have confidence that their products and services will arrive in time and to the right location In the race to serve global customers, we exist to help every business in the world, reach every customer in the world. Trust When a digital business grows, most customers are genuine. However, many are fraudsters who manipulate identities to gain illegitimate access. We give our customers unique insight to decide which are trustworthy and which are fraudulent, because we understand identity better than anyone else. This means businesses can confidently onboard good customers, reward great customers and reject fraudsters. In the fight against Identity, Fraud, trust is key, so the more you can know and the earlier you know it, the better decisions you can make. About the team This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the group procurement team, which is a part of the wider group finance team. The group procurement team has responsibilities for optimising spend and value across our global supplier base. Our finance team is central to the success of the business. Our aim is to proactively drive business value through informed and insightful decision making. We work in partnership with the business and are agile and responsive to business needs whilst maintaining a transparent system of effective standards, processes and controls. To support this goal we strive to have the best highly engaged finance professionals in our team. We’re on an exciting journey, and we have the strategies in place to get us to our destination. The role As a global organisation, with over 1,100 team members across the US, Europe and APAC, travel is one of GBG’s largest areas of discretionary spend. This newly created role will report to the Head of Group Procurement and be responsible for optimising travel spend, building and managing relationships with travel suppliers and promoting best practice processes across the group. What you will do Key relationship owner with Travel Management Company(s) (TMC) and direct relationship with key airlines, hotels, etc. Research and negotiate contracts with airlines, hotels, and other travel vendors to secure the best rates and services for the company Where necessary, organise and book travel arrangements for team members, including airfare, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, and other travel-related services Own and maintain the travel and expenses policy – monitoring for required changes in hotel rates in each region etc Work with the finance team to monitor compliance with the travel and expenses policy Be responsible for monthly reporting on travel costs, compliance etc Help shape the travel booking system, train travel bookers on using the system, be the internal point of contact for system issues and the one to escalate and get resolution from the TMC Collect and monitor traveller feedback so as to improve service/process/policy Advisor on travel insurance, passports, visas, medical forms, other travel documents, etc Work with the group’s ESG manager to collect information on emissions and how to reduce them Requirements What are we looking for Commercial experience in a corporate travel management role for a global organisation Knowledge of travel booking systems, such as Concur Familiarity with travel-related regulations and compliance requirements, including TSA regulations and visa requirements Strong organizational and planning skills to manage multiple travel arrangements and responsibilities Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with team members, vendors, and other stakeholders Negotiation skills to secure the best travel rates and services for the company Knowledge of travel industry trends, regulations, and best practices Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance with travel policies and procedures Analytical skills to track and report on travel expenses and budgets Ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced environment Strong customer service skills to provide support to team members with travel-related issues Benefits To find out more As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair opportunities for everyone regardless of age, gender race/ ethnicity, sex, religion, age, nationality, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. Everybody is welcome and our inclusion and diversity programme, be/yourself, is designed to ensure that you can thrive. Please inform your GBG Talent Attraction Partner if you require any reasonable adjustments to the interview process. To chat to the Talent Attraction team and find out more about our benefits and why we’re a great place to work, drop an email to behiredgbgplc.com and we’ll be in touch. You can also check out our career site here. Why not apply and make lifeGBG work for you?