At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world. Reimagine What’s Possible We are seeking a Travel Program Manager within our Procurement team located at our Global Headquarters in Allentown, PA! This position has overall responsibility for the Company’s global travel management program and mobility. The candidate is required to have a commanding knowledge of travel management, market dynamics and nuances. This position will also play a critical role in providing internal training and mass communications related to travel bookings, best-practices, and applicable policies. The role supports sourcing strategies, requisition processes, relationship management, reporting, travel policy maintenance and compliance. This position is also responsible for negotiating, implementing, and maintaining competitively advantageous supply arrangements with suppliers across global travel related commodities. The position is also responsible to maintain meaningful metrics to gauge the performance of service providers, cost savings, leakage, and other parameters that are needed to properly manage travel. The role will also collaborate with executive management, directors, managers, and supervisors to resolve issues related to travel, to report on compliance and attend to miscellaneous requests. The position is also chartered to provide internal training on the utilization of travel tools, procedures, and standard processes to ensure that business travelers and administrative assistants are well versed and thus improve optimum travel practices which in return will decrease travel spend across the company. Responsibilities: Embody the 4S culture of Safety, Speed, Simplicity and Self-Confidence Develop strategies and lead the commercial contracting negotiations and implementation for the travel categories consistent with business requirements Develop, maintain, and manage Global Travel Policy Monitor, communicate, and respond to changing market conditions and business drivers on a global basis to increase leverage and minimize risk Proactively identify areas of opportunity and develop strategies to leverage spend; Work closely with supported businesses to drive cost effective buying behaviors Bring innovative supplier solutions and technologies to enhance value proposition Manage supplier performance and maintain interface at senior levels of supplier organizations Ensure that processes are consistent with the necessary regulatory and legal requirements. Required Skills/Abilities: Expertise in Corporate travel management (market, travel management companies, carriers, service providers, processes, procedures, etc.) Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders Commercial and contractual skills in both pre-award and post-award phases with knowledge of contract terms & conditions Negotiating skills Ability to collaborate effectively Identifies and champions innovative solutions and continuous improvement Communication and facilitative skills Deliver training Ability to bring teams together to achieve targets and goals, including cost savings B.S. Degree in Business, or related field. At least five years' experience in commercial or corporate travel management role Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with key suppliers and/or business partners Strong data analytics capabilities, including proficiency in Excel based analytics such as pivot tables and other advanced functions. Proficiency in preparing and delivering presentations to senior management stakeholders. Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth. #LI-SG1 We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status. Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. 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