Travel & Expense Management Specialist

Work Setup: Hybrid – 2 or 3 days in the office

Who We Are

We are a consultancy operating within Robert Walters, the world\’s most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory services for businesses of all sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds.

The Role

We are seeking a Travel & Expense Management Specialist to join us on a permanent basis via the Robert Walters Consultancy. Your first assignment will be at Anglo American in London.

What you\’ll do

• Lead end-to-end category management, sourcing and contracting activities across allocated portfolios, including strategy development, sourcing events, negotiations, contract execution and performance management.
• Partner with regional and global stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business priorities, manage budgets and resources, and ensure delivery against targets.
• Drive commercial value through strategic supplier relationship management, innovation, inclusive procurement initiatives, and robust value delivery plans across the contract lifecycle.
• Embed safety, sustainability and responsible sourcing requirements into contracts while identifying and mitigating commercial and operational risks.
• Ensure seamless contract handover to operational teams and act as a central point of contact for Supply Chain matters, escalations and stakeholder collaboration.
• Champion operational excellence by embedding governance, standards and best practices, identifying digitalisation opportunities, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

What you bring

• Seasoned procurement professional with deep, specific Travel Category experience and expertise in global category management, sourcing, and contract management within complex organisations.
• Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of leading high-value negotiations.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and supplier relationship management.
• Experienced in driving operational improvements and embedding structured processes.
• Knowledgeable in governance, compliance, and responsible sourcing principles.
• Strong analytical, planning, and communication skills.

What\’s Next?

If you are ready to take the next step, apply now. Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss how we can support you.

This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.