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Category Manager (Travel Management)

Location Singapore, Singapore Job type Full-Time Work mode Hybrid Job level Professional Job ID 10677 Company Munich Re Employment type Regular Area of expertise Procurement
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As part of the Global Sourcing team, you will be regionally responsible for the managing and executing the procurement and process strategy of the global category Travel Management as well as supporting the sourcing categories Event and Marketing. Your legal reporting line will be to the Regional Procurement Lead (RPL) for APAC and MEA, with a functional reporting line to the Global Category Manager for Mobility & Marketing.

The goal is to optimize the mentioned categories to the satisfaction of all stakeholders involved, based on the commitments from Central Procurement to create Business Value, enhance Digitalization, consider Vendor & Risk Management based on deep expertise.

Your Role:

  • Steer, lead and negotiate with suppliers at a Regional level within APAC MEA (e.g. Travel Agency, Airlines, Hotels)
  • Improve, further develop and adapt the global ESG reporting in the area of travel in cooperation with internal stakeholders
  • Analyse reports and the development of subsequent proposals for improvement and further development
  • Be the Regional strategic interface to the internal customers, suppliers and stakeholders
  • Lead, consult and implement the procurement process for the relevant categories on a global level
  • Support and align with the Global Category Manager in the development and delivery of strategic sourcing, supplier and risk strategies and the process value chain
  • Leverage category and market expertise for the assigned Sourcing Categories
  • Engage and build strategic relationships with key internal stakeholders and suppliers at a Regional and Global level
  • Support digitalization for processes and user customer satisfaction with Tools, e.g. Concur and Coupa
  • Develop and implement ways of working within the category management structure across geographical regions to ensure a cohesive global approach

Your Profile

  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Tourism-Management or similar professional education
  • Minimum of +3 years of relevant travel management and procurement experience
  • Knowledge of the travel market and systems is required
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving and solution-oriented skills
  • Enjoy working with figures and reports
  • High level of service and customer orientation
  • Strong experience working within Global & International organizations
  • Experience in international negotiations
  • Collaborative, team-oriented working approach
  • Turn curiosity to explore new topics and knowledge into results
  • Very good communication and presentation skills in English. Confident manner, absolute integrity.

Our Benefits

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangement
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Comprehensive dental, life and health insurance coverage

At Munich Re, we embrace, and value, the interaction of diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives and thought. This interaction is our foundation. Of our open culture and spirit of partnership. Of how our teams are built and cultivated. Of how we are supported and developed. And at the centre of this interaction is each of us

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With us, you get more than just an exciting job. Enjoy a wide range of employee benefits tailored to your wellbeing and development. Please note that regional differences may apply.

Competitive Salary

We provide fair and competitive compensation that reflects your performance and commitment.

Company performance-based Incentives

In addition to your salary, our variable compensation approach allows you to share in Munich Re's success.

Recognition and Special Rewards

We recognise outstanding individual contributions through a variety of targeted rewards and incentives.

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We support your long-term financial wellbeing with retirement solutions aligned with local regulations.

Inclusive Workplace Culture

We foster a respectful, inclusive, and values-driven environment.

Learning & Development

We offer tailored learning opportunities with a strong focus on core skills and business-critical knowledge.

Work-Life-Balance

Supporting your ability to balance family, leisure, and your career.

Health & Wellbeing

We support your physical and mental health through a range of programs and activities in each location.

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