A&G - Travel Manager (USA)

Drive smarter travel. Deliver better experiences. Make an impact.   We’re looking for an experienced Travel Manager to lead our corporate travel program across the U.S. and Canada. This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role where you’ll shape the traveler experience, optimize costs, and bring innovation to how we manage travel.   If you enjoy blending strategy with hands-on problem solving—and have deep expertise in travel systems like Concur—this role gives you the platform to make measurable improvements that matter.   What You’ll Do You’ll take ownership of our North American travel program, ensuring a seamless, efficient, and traveler-friendly experience from end to end.   Oversee daily corporate travel operations for employees across the U.S. and Canada Serve as the Concur Travel expert, managing system configuration, troubleshooting, enhancements, and user support Support travelers with booking challenges and partner with technology teams to resolve issues quickly Leverage advanced ticketing expertise (exchanges, refunds, fares) to ensure accurate, compliant travel support Manage and optimize relationships with our Travel Management Company (TMC) and key suppliers Ensure negotiated airline, hotel, and car rental rates are loaded correctly and fully utilized Lead supplier and contract management efforts to maximize service levels and cost savings Own the Duty of Care program, ensuring traveler safety, risk management, and compliance Analyze travel data and provide insights that inform vendor negotiations and internal decision-making Identify and drive cost savings, process improvements, and productivity gains Ensure travel policy compliance while supporting internal stakeholders across the business Partner with global colleagues to align on best practices and maintain consistency across regions Create training materials and guide travelers on tools, policies, and best practices   What You Bring You’re a subject matter expert who knows corporate travel inside and out—and you’re always looking for ways to make it better.   Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience Strong experience administering Concur Travel (direct client environment) Deep knowledge of Sabre GDS (10+ years preferred) Advanced ticketing expertise and solid understanding of industry regulations Proven experience managing TMC relationships and supplier contracts Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights Excellent communication and customer service skills Track record of driving cost savings, process improvements, and measurable results Ability to collaborate across teams and work effectively in a global environment CTC or GTP certification is a plus   Why This Role High-impact role with visibility across the organization Opportunity to modernize systems, processes, and traveler experience Collaborative, global environment with cross-functional exposure Ability to directly influence cost efficiency and operational excellence   If you’re ready to take ownership of a travel program and elevate it to the next level, we’d love to hear from you.   Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) Matching Program Paid Parental Leave Pet Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Wellness Perks And More   Ravago is a global, family‑owned group active in polymers, chemicals & life ingredients, and building materials. With approximately 325 locations and more than 10,000 employees worldwide, Ravago operates across the full value chain— from distribution and resale to recycling and production— serving industrial and B2B customers across the globe.   Many of the products that enhance daily life are made possible by the materials and services we provide, and through this work we strive to advance the well‑being of people and the planet. www.ravago.com  / https://ravago.com/en-BE/about-us