Category Manager - Travel

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

As the Category Manager, Travel at Burberry, you'll partner with the business to deliver high quality, cost effective & efficient travel booking solutions for the business. While operating as the subject matter expert for all travel services and suppliers, you'll also support wider strategic projects and the day to day activities across Commercial Procurement.

This Category Manager, Travel role is offered on a full time, permanent basis and will be based in our Leeds office for a minimum of 3 days per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engaging with and managing stakeholders and suppliers within the travel industry, include airlines, hotel groups, transfer and car hire groups, rail and immigration specialists to provide the best solutions for the business when travelling
• Managing the relationship with our corporate travel management (CTM) provider, ensuring they are adhering to SLA's, budgets and company policies
• Developing and implementing effective procurement strategies
• Using industry knowledge and research to ensure awareness of any changes that may impact the travel category
• Working closely with Legal and Info-Sec to ensure quality contracts are in place with credible suppliers 
• Providing regular reporting on travel budget, traveller behaviour, savings, compliance projects and supplier performance 
• You will be required to supporting with bookings, itineraries and logistics for VIPs during high-profile events & busy periods
• Identify and implement a programme for continuous improvement

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Extensive operational and commercial experience within the travel category  
• Experience of forming and managing effective stakeholder and supplier relationships
• Ability to deliver tangible results whilst working in a challenging and ever changing environment 
• Good Excel skills, able to analyse data and present effectively 
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• Expert negotiator, demonstrated resilience and ability to respectfully challenge while maintaining balance and warmth of professional relationships 

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || Leeds || FINANCE & OPERATIONS || NO DEPARTMENT - FAT9024 || n/a ||