What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Travel Coordinator/Buyer position at Flex-N-Gate?
Scope of the Position
The position will serve as both a travel coordinator and a corporate MRO commodity buyer. This position is in office, and can be seated at our Warren, Troy, or Allen Park location.
Responsibilities
The position will serve as both a travel coordinator and a corporate MRO commodity buyer. This position is in office, and can be seated at our Warren, Troy, or Allen Park location.
Responsibilities
- Responsibility for management of the on line travel booking tool through SAP Concur. GDS/Sabre skills preferred.
- Responsibility for all aspects of corporate travel that are not booked in SAP Concur, including booking airfare, hotels and transportation.
- Negotiation of contracts with travel service providers such as hotels, airlines and car rental agencies.
- Commodity buying responsibility/contract negotiation for MRO (maintenance, repair and operating) related items as assigned by the Director of MRO Procurement.
- Development of short and long term cost reduction goals in areas of commodity responsibility.
- Serve as a vital interface to plant MRO buyers for purchasing and supplier support.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent is required
- Post-Secondary degree in Business or Purchasing is preferred
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Automotive Industry
- Travel up to 25% per year within the US or Canada, mostly day trips but some overnight travel may be required.
- Previous experience with online travel booking tools preferred
- Demonstrated history of being punctual, reliable, responsible and dependable in fulfilling obligations
- Excellent customer service skills and phone etiquette
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Strong diplomatic, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Able to work independently, multi-task and prioritize
- Commitment to privacy, confidentiality and discretion
