Travel Specialist at JeffreyM Consulting

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Travel Specialist at JeffreyM Consulting. ** This is a contract role with our tech client that goes through March 2026 with potential to extend **. We are seeking a. Travel & Expense Specialist . within our Source to Pay (S2P) Team to help scale travel and events. This will be a fast paced and dynamic role that works closely with our stakeholders, legal, and finance teams to:. -          Manage travel, expense, and procurement functions, driving automation, and implementing best-in-class processes.. -          Analyze data to derive actionable insights and implement improvements.. -          Grow your career and skill set by streamlining processes, enforcing policies, and fostering collaboration. The specialist plays a vital role in optimizing operations and driving efficiency within the organization..  . Responsibilities:. Travel, Events, Expenses (80%):. ·       Triage & Resolve Ticketing System Requests. ·       Prioritize and process tickets to meet defined SLAs. ·       Keep HelpMe page links and information up to date. ·       Maintain accuracy in documentation and reporting. ·       Utilize automated tools to streamline. ·       Collaborate cross-functionally to address complex issues with timely resolutions. ·       Proactively identify and implement improvements to the end user experience.  . Enforce Travel & Expense Policy:. ·       Monitor and enforce compliance with T&E policies, identifying and addressing instances of non-compliance through education, training, and corrective action as necessary. ·       Provide training and support to employees on policies, procedures, and systems to ensure understanding and compliance. ·       Support internal & external audits to ensure adherence to established policies.  . Manage TMC related Travel Requests:. ·       Process guest invitations, group travel, VIP traveler intake, delegations. ·       Execute business travel-related documentation: payments, itineraries, visas, medical, legal forms, etc..  .  . Support Offsite & Event Planning:. ·       Monitor hotel room block system and end-to-end event activity tasks: contracts, purchase orders, deposits, payments, attendee rosters, etc.. ·       Partner with the Travel Manager, offsite manager(s), and events teams to optimize processes.  . Review & reconcile P-card Payments:. ·       Conduct reviews of P-card payment requests for accuracy and policy compliance. ·       Reconcile expenses with supporting documentation to ensure proper financial tracking. ·       Identify and address discrepancies in a timely manner.  . Audit Travel:. ·       Review Concur and Uber transactions against T&E Policy. ·       Identify discrepancies and policy violations via audits. ·       Implement controls to address and rectify discrepancies.  . Onboard/Exit Employees:. ·       Facilitate a smooth onboarding experience related to T&E functions. ·       Manage T&E processes during employee exits to ensure policy compliance and timely resolution.  . Maintain Credit Cards:. ·       Manage credit card processes, including issuance and maintenance. ·       Ensure timely updates and adherence to credit card policies. ·       Conduct reviews of credit card transactions to identify trends and areas for improvement  Procurement (10%).  . Enforce Procurement Policy:. ·       Support compliance of the procurement policy. ·       Support internal audits to ensure adherence to established policies.  . Manage Suppliers:. ·       Initiate and execute supplier. ·       Manage the supplier onboarding process into the Oracle Fusion ERP system. ·       Collaborate to facilitate 3rd Party Risk Assessments and Security reviews via ServiceNow. ·       Track and perform Monthly Preferred Supplier SLA audit .  . Manage Purchases:. ·       Manage Purchasing module activity: submission and approval of purchase requisitions, change orders, etc.. ·       Collaborate with the Accounts Payable to address invoicing, receiving, payments, and PO issues affecting S2P processes.  . Administer Contracts:. ·       Handle contract agreements: SOWs, order forms, and sponsorship agreements. ·       Update contract records, ensuring accuracy and completeness  Transformation (10%).  . Implement Automation:. ·       Identify opportunities & ensure integration of automated systems in S2P, primarily Travel.. ·       Drive transformation projects in alignment with team goals. . ·       Communicate progress, challenges, and outcomes..  . Analyze Insights:. ·       Analyze data to derive actionable insights for T&E. ·       Summarize insights in concise and actionable reports for strategic decision-making. ·       Benchmark against industry leaders to maintain a best-in-class environment Requirements. . Work Experience:. ·       Travel program administration. ·       Contract review experience. ·       Project management skills. ·       Data analysis and tool proficiency. ·       Adaptability and continuous learning. ·       Advanced written and verbal communication skills.  . Educational Qualifications:. ·       Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a quantitative field preferred.. ·       Alternatively, 4+ years of proven experience in Travel Operations..  . Must-Have Qualifications:. ·       Two to five years of travel and analytical experience. ·       Ticketing systems proficiency. ·       Experience with T&E tools (especially TMC). ·       Strong written/verbal communication skills. ·       Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills. ·       Intermediate/Advanced Excel and Alteryx skills. ·       Cross-functional collaboration. ·       Critical thinking skills. ·       Managing multiple work streams in dynamic environments.  . Applications/Systems supported in role:. ·       Ticketing & Issue Resolution: ServiceNow. ·       Travel Management: Navan, Oversee, Everbridge. ·       Credit Card Management: Conferma, BOA Gram. ·       Expense Management: Concur, Forma. ·       Business Management: G-Suite (Email, Spreadsheet, Slides, Forms), Slack, Zoom, UIPath. ·       Dropbox Applications: Dropbox, Paper, Capture, Dropbox Sign, DocSend, Dropbox Dash. ·       Business Analytics: Oracle Analytics Cloud, Tableau, Alteryx. ·       Procurement & Sourcing: ScoutRFP, Globality; ERP: Oracle Fusion/Cloud (Procurement, AP, Reports & Analytics). Compensation Range: . $22/hr without holiday pay. ** This pay range is Client-specific for the opening advertised. The identity of the Client will be disclosed if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process. **. Company Location: United States.