Manager, Procurement

Company: Qualcomm Incorporated Job Area: Operations Group, Operations Group > Procurement General Summary: The Manager, Procurement, Global Travel leads complex procurement, supplier management, and operational transformation initiatives supporting Qualcomm’s global corporate travel program. This role partners with internal stakeholders to identify business requirements, define service strategies, evaluate suppliers, negotiate commercial agreements, and manage supplier performance to deliver best value, operational efficiency, policy compliance, duty of care, and a high-quality traveler experience. The Manager translates global travel strategy into scalable operational programs, sourcing strategies, technology improvements, and measurable outcomes. The role manages day-to-day supplier and program performance, leads strategic sourcing and transformation initiatives, and evaluates emerging capabilities, including artificial intelligence, automation, predictive analytics, and self-service technologies, that can improve how employees plan, book, and experience business travel. This role requires full-time onsite work in San Diego, CA (5 days per week). Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or a related field. 6+ years of progressive experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Corporate Travel, Travel Operations, Travel Technology, Employee Services, Supplier Management, or a related field. 3+ years of experience working in a large, global, matrixed organization. 2+ years of experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership, including Director-level stakeholders and above. 1+ year of experience in a technical or functional leadership role, with or without direct reports. 1+ year of experience managing operating budgets, project financials, travel spend, or supplier cost models. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Support global travel sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, and category strategies that align with business objectives. Define business requirements, develop sourcing strategies, manage RFx processes, and negotiate commercial agreements. Utilize market intelligence, benchmarking, analytics, and cost modeling to drive sourcing decisions and optimize value. Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and supplier capabilities to support continuous program improvement. Travel Program Operations & Service Delivery Manage global travel operations and supplier performance to ensure a consistent, traveler-focused experience. Manage traveler support, escalations, service recovery, and issue resolution across regions. Identify operational risks, traveler pain points, and process improvement opportunities while balancing cost, compliance, and duty of care. Provide guidance on complex operational issues and escalate significant risks as appropriate. Program Transformation & Technology Drive travel program transformation initiatives, including process improvements, automation, AI, self-service, and technology enhancements. Develop business cases, implementation plans, and governance frameworks to support innovation and operational efficiency. Partner with stakeholders to implement new technologies while ensuring compliance with privacy, security, and enterprise requirements. Drive adoption of new tools and processes through effective change management and continuous improvement. Supplier Performance & Contract Management Manage strategic supplier relationships throughout the contract lifecycle, from selection and implementation through ongoing governance. Establish performance metrics, service-level agreements, and supplier scorecards to measure and improve outcomes. Conduct supplier business reviews and drive corrective actions to ensure contractual commitments are achieved. Identify and mitigate commercial, operational, financial, and service-delivery risks. Data Analytics & Executive Reporting Dev…

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