Strategic Sourcing - Travel & Events Associate 1

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Job Summary:

Responsible for coordinating and booking travel arrangements for employees and clients of the organization. This includes booking flights, accommodation, and transportation, as assigned by the Global Travel Director & Strategic Sourcing Managers, with specificfocus onexecution/coordination part of complete Travel & Events takingplaceinIndia, Canada,andthe United States. Coordination may include but are not limited to: Travel Agency, Transport Agencies, and Event venues (i.e. hotels, convention centers, restaurants, exhibit halls).

Responsiblefor day-to-daymanagement ofIndia employee domestic and international travelservices.Dutiestoinclude(but notbe limited to): assisting employeestomake,updateandcancel air,hotel, andgroundtransportation arrangements;ensuringemployeetravelrequestsare withinfirmpolicyand align with intended budgets; collaborates with other internal teams to ensure travel policy and individual travel requests are in compliance with other relevant policies and procedures (specifically Global Mobility and Finance).

Essential Duties:

Operational Tasks

• Implement and contribute to activities related to Travel, Transport & Events. Organizing and updating travel and events related databases, files, and documents which are up-to-date, accurate, and readily accessible.
• Provide travel advisories and updates to travelers including quality control checks when handling Senior Management requests.
• Handle and resolve travel-related issues or emergencies promptly and efficiently.
• Track expenses, including reconciling invoices, and receipts, to ensure compliance with company policies and budgetary constraints.
• Ensure all arrangements are accurate, complete, and aligned with preferences and requirements.
• Coordinate with Transport Desk Executive for any Ground Transportation related activities.
• Coordinate and assist other functions of the firm for execution of tasks relating to Travel & Events.
• Providing excellent customer service and support to travelers.

Business Travel

• Intake travel requests from employees ensuring they have appropriate pre-approvals for travel, are within travel policy, and ensuring the employee is aware of other relevant tasks to be completed prior to traveling.
• Submit travel requests to firm approved travel vendors for making reservations, negotiating costs, and ensuring reservations are made in accordance with firm policies.
• Manages reservation changes/cancellations between the employee and the travel vendor, keeping accurate logs of any credits for future usage.
• Maintains detailed records related to: travel spend, bookings, vendor feedback, and employee issues/challenges.
• Manages the day-to-day relationship with the travel vendors and escalates any issues to the Global Travel Director as required.

Meetings and Events

• Researching and recommending locations based on clients' preferences and Event specifications.
• Initiate RFP’s and obtain vendor bids using firm approved technology (Cvent) as well as working directly with approved sales contacts to identify suppliers that meet quality standards.
• Preview offers and give suggestions on many factors including specifications of the event, budgets, vendor rating/reviews.
• Tracking of Events & Meetings Calander to efficiently plan for upcoming events.
• Co-ordination with Events planning team for any event required purchases.
• If necessary, work with contracted vendors to amend agreements as required.

Otherdutiesas assigned

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

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Required–Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Travel, or related fieldortheequivalentthrougha combination of education or work experience.

TECHNICAL/SOFTSKILLS

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Required– knowledgeofexcel,wordandwordprocessing.

Required– understandingofthetravelindustry

Required– Experience with travel booking software and payment systems

Required-Attention to detail and ability to multitask under pressure

Required - Flexible and ability to work outside regular business hours

EXPERIENCE

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Required – 2-4 years of experience in travel coordination or related role.

Required–2 year meeting and Eventsplanningexperience.

Required–Experiencemanagingvendoragreements andrelationships.

Preferred–Knowledge of end to end Travel & Events execution

Preferred - Knowledge of travel regulations, visas, and health requirements

LEADERSHIPSKILLS

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Required–Fluency in written and spoken English, with additional language skills being an advantage

Required–abilitytointeracteffectivelywithalllevelsoftheorganization and with vendors

Required–exceptionallisteningskills

Preferred - Strong customer service orientation

Preferred - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/india.html.  

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Indian Armed Forces; Indian Armed Forces Veterans, and Indian Armed Forces Personnel status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.  

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