What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Travel & Services Manager position at Pinterest?
About Pinterest :
Millions of people across the world come to Pinterest to find new ideas every day. It's where they get inspiration, dream about new possibilities and plan for what matters most. Our mission is to help those people find their inspiration and create a life they love.In your role, you'll be challenged to take on work that upholds this mission and pushes Pinterest forward. You'll grow as a person and leader in your field, all the while helpingPinnersmake their lives better in the positive corner of the internet.
Creating a life you love also means finding a career that celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences that you bring. As you read through the expectations of the position, consider how your skills and experiences may complement the responsibilities of the role. We encourage you to think through your relevant and transferable skills from prior experiences.
Our new progressive work model is called PinFlex, a term that's uniquely Pinterest to describe our flexible approach to living and working. Visit our PinFlex landing page to learn more.
The Strategic Sourcing Travel & Services Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping Pinterest's transient and group travel program, alongside procurement support of other corporate products / services by strategically sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships, while supporting a flexible, work-from-anywhere culture. This role requires a strong strategic mindset, deep travel industry knowledge, and excellent negotiation skills to optimize travel programs and drive cost-effectiveness. As a key member of the Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management team, this role drives impactful business decisions, balancing cost-effectiveness with an exceptional traveler experience.
What you'll do :
- Establish a trusted advisor relationship with cross-functional partners, frequent travelers and related stakeholders through regular meetings and touchpoints to monitor supplier performance and organizational impact.
- Evaluate our current transient and group travel supplier portfolio to identify optimal partnerships or other opportunities to optimize the program.
- Provide ata-driven recommendations for optimization and / or new supplier relationships to ensure program performance, compliance and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Ensure our overall strategic program and supplier relationships prioritize delivering value, scale, and efficiencies while improving sustainability and duty of care.
- Analyze supplier spend, identify savings opportunities, and manage bidding events and commercial contract terms with travel, hotel, and other event-related suppliers.
- Contribute to travel program policies that support cost savings and avoidance.
- Ensuring synergistic strategic alignment between transient travel and meetings and events across the enterprise.
- Manage and support strategic sourcing needs for all global Pinterest offices, including but not limited to : Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
- Effectively manage strategic sourcing events, including but not limited to, additional significant-spend projects and deals outside of travel.
- Key Responsibilities :
Collaborate Cross-Functionally : Partner with key functional groups to understand strategy, identify opportunities to scale and ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
What we're looking for :
In-depth understanding of the transient and group travel industry, with the ability to implement strategies and negotiate costs across the entire supplier portfolio.
7 years of strategic sourcing experience in travel or related categories.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
In-Office Requirement Statement :
Relocation Statement :
LI-REMOTE
At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.
Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here .
US based applicants only
97,104 — $199,920 USD
Our Commitment to Diversity :
Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.
Salary : $97,104 - $199,920
