Reports to: Global T&E Director
Location: Onsite - Limerick, Ireland
Position Overview
This newly established position will join Vertiv's Global Indirect Procurement Team as a Commodity Manager, playing a critical role in supporting the company's global Travel & Expense (T&E) program. The role will partner closely with Senior Leadership, global finance, HR, EHS, internal audit, external vendors, and all employees who incur travel and expense costs.
The Commodity Manager for Travel & Expense will be responsible for managing our corporate card programs, expense management systems, and travel operations, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, cost optimization, and prioritizing duty of care.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with exceptional organizational skills, strong communication capabilities, and a customer-focused mindset. This role requires balancing day-to-day operational responsibilities of the T&E program while driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cost efficiency, compliance, traveler safety, and overall employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
Travel Program Management
Oversee all travel arrangements (air, hotel, ground) and ensure compliance with policy
Manage relationships with travel agency and technology providers
Negotiate supplier air & hotel contracts and monitor performance against agreed KPIs
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Use analytics to identify trends and recommend improvements
Provide regular reporting on travel spending, compliance, and supplier performance
Implement traveler safety protocols, including pre-trip advisories and emergency support.
Expense Program Management
Oversee the management of the global expense tool, including vendor coordination, configuration updates, and change requests and ensure compliance with policy
Support with Audit findings and remediations
Generate and analyze expense reports for finance and leadership teams
Support global rollout and training for expense management processesDrive continuous improvement initiatives
Corporate Credit Card Program
Manage relationship with Corporate Credit Card Provider
Enforce compliance with corporate card policy and monitor adherence
Implement controls to prevent misuse and manage delinquency notifications
Ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements
Oversee integration between card provider, expense platform, and ERP systems
Support with optimizing processes, and delivering seamless experience for users
Qualifications & Experience
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or related field
Experience: 3+ years in Travel & Expense management and/or Indirect Procurement within a corporate environment. Strong background in policy compliance, audit readiness, and cost optimization.
Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to influence at executive level; Strong analytical and quantitative skills; negotiation skills for vendor contracts and rate agreements; Ability to work cross-functionally and across cultures; Highly organized, reliable, and customer-oriented.
Other: Some travel required; Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Key Attributes
Strategic thinker with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Highly organized, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities
Customer-focused mindset with ability to drive continuous improvement
Professional judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information
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