Strategic Sourcing Travel Operations Senior Associate

RSM US LLP is actively searching to add a Travel Operations Senior Associate to our firm's Strategic Sourcing team The Travel Operations Senior Associate is responsible for supporting the firm’s global travel program through travel support, operational process improvement, reporting, policy compliance, and vendor management. This role serves as a key liaison between travelers, the firm’s travel management company, and internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless and cost-effective travel experience while maintaining adherence to firm policies. Travel program operations Manage and support the firm's day-to-day travel program, ensuring seamless execution of travel policies, processes, and services as well as a positive traveler experience. Serve as the primary point of contact for travelers, arrangers, and key stakeholders, providing guidance and resolving inquiries in a timely manner. Partner closely with the Travel Management Company (TMC) to address booking, ticketing, and traveler servicing issues, driving efficient and effective resolutions. Support preferred supplier relationships (airline, hotel, ground transportation, meal, and other travel) Support guest travel for interview candidates, pre-employment hires, and expats Bachelor’s degree in related field or the equivalent through a combination of education or work experience. ~ Basic knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Copilot ~ 3-5 years travel experience ~ Experience negotiating contract terms and conditions, recognizing specific needs for travel provider contracts ~ Proven cost-benefit experience and savings in travel negotiations ~ sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); HIV Status; physical or mental disability; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.
RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate. At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.