Travel Manager

Job description

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Job Description:

Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We aim for a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world.

A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defence as well as Helicopters Divisions, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader.

Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international - with roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally. The company has aircraft and helicopter final assembly lines across Asia, Europe and the Americas, and has achieved a more than sixfold order book increase since 2000.

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a US Travel Manager to join our General Procurement Team. Within the framework of the consolidated General Procurement North America (GP) organization, the US Travel Manager is responsible to provide expert knowledge in the area of corporate business travel and to support the needs of employees of various Airbus sites in the U.S. The US Travel Manager will be part of the Travel Management team within Airbus General Procurement, managing travels for over 1500 employees, being recognized and respected within the business travel industry by supporting global, regional, and local strategic initiatives focused on sustainability, value, and resilience while driving operational excellence and innovation.

Meet the team:

The Procurement team's mission is to acquire indirect goods and services for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters, playing a major role in generating value and supplying to the overall competitiveness of the company. Our team members ensure on-time delivery and on-quality of equipment and systems, drawing on their expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management, and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues.

Your working environment:

The Washington, D.C. metro area is home to multiple Airbus offices: In our nation’s capital you will find the Airbus Experience Center, a collection of interactive, multimedia exhibitions highlighting the extensive role the company plays in the aviation, aerospace and defense industries in the U.S. and around the world. The D.C. area is also home to our regional corporate headquarters – located adjacent to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - it makes flying in a breeze!

How we care for you:

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Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

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Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

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Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

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Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges:

Drive and promote a sustainable travel experience for US Airbus entities adhering to the standard global Airbus travel policy and local / regional travel policies.

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Management of the internal customer relationship with key stakeholders and advising the business on travel related matters.

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Supplier relationship management with local travel suppliers, in particular with the Travel Management Company (TMC) as main subcontractor and fulfillment partner.

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Definition of the corporate travel process and program strategy in collaboration with your colleagues of Travel Procurement.

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Delivery of requirements for the “request for proposal” (RFP) process, reflecting Airbus Americas’ company needs and financial targets.

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Deployment of the supplier set-up within the business as well as monitoring the performance and contract adherence.

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Lead implementations and travel related projects. Build the implementation roadmap and design the communication and change management plan.

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Execute the travel policy and develop methods for arbitration reflecting the company’s Ethics & Compliance rules and Code of Conduct.

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Monitor the travel consumption. Build and deliver respective reporting to actively support the company’s travel strategy and saving targets.

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Present Airbus Americas in multifunctional and/or companywide travel related committees.

Additional Responsibilities:

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Drive non-flying procurement contributions to projects affecting travel and related commodities. Ensure strong liaison with all GP in the Americas, GP in Europe and relevant business partners.

Your boarding pass:

Education:

Required:

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A Bachelors’ Degree in Business Administration, Legal or a related field is required.

Preferred:

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Degree with emphasis in travel management

Experience (can overlap):

Required:

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A minimum of five (5) years in Travel Management or related functions. Preferred experience with an increasingly higher level of authority and accountability.

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Solid background in corporate business travel management with experience as travel manager or in a senior level position at a corporate travel agency supporting both domestic and international travel and applicable suppliers.

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Proven technical proficiency with online booking tools, and travel ecosystem technologies.

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Ability to anticipate market developments, evaluate the efficiency and the economic aspects for the travel ecosystem.

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Experience with corporate card programs including central payment and virtual payment setup.

Preferred:

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Travel market analysis, evaluating the efficiency and the economic aspects for the travel ecosystem and translating them into business value.

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Experience working in a Procurement department with understanding of sourcing and contracting activities.

Licensure/Certifications:

Required:

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Preferred:

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Certifications in travel management are preferred (i.e. FTP, CTA, CTIE)

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Required:

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Analytical, project management skills and ability to drill down to the root cause.

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Result-driven as well as decision making and solution focused

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Collaborating and interacting skills with diverse and remote located teams in a transnational environment

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Strong customer mind-set and ability to assess priorities in line with operational needs

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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Knowledge of Business Case Analysis & TCO Approach.

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Procurement process and advanced negotiation skill.

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Project Management – Excellent skills to motivate multi-functional teams in situations of often conflicting objectives (Internal Customer, Supplier, Budget) to perform in-country RFx and procurement projects.

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Knowledge of North American supplier base and cost structure.

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Awareness on applicable Laws.

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Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a senior executive audience (internal and external)

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Proven leadership capabilities and team working skills that can be applied in a complex matrix organization

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Analytical capacities to synthesize large quantities of complex data to generate meaningful insights

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Capable of living up to the Airbus Integrity Principles, consistently demonstrating ethical leadership behaviors

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Proactive nature and strong self-initiative in an unstructured environment

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Ability to identify and solve complex problems and manage conflict

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Several years of international experience and relationship building capabilities across cultures

Preferred:

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Experience with Google Suite

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):

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Fluency in written and verbal English.  Fluency in French, German and/or Spanish is a plus.

Travel Required:

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15-20% Domestic and International

Citizenship:

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Authorized to Work in the US

Clearance:

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None

Physical Requirements:

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Onsite: 60% minimum after introductory period and manager/HR approval, subject to change.

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Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings, daily.

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Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms, daily.

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Speaking:  able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications, daily.

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Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate daily most office and personal electronic equipment.

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Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs, daily.

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Lifting:  able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs, daily.

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Pushing / Pulling:  able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools, daily.

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Sitting:  able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer, daily.

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Squatting / Kneeling:  able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.

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Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor, daily.

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Travel:  able to travel independently and at short notice, monthly.

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Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents):  able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces, daily.

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Personal Protective Equipment required:  Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

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As a leader in our field, Airbus in America provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Airbus in America provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus in America complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training.

Airbus in America expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. Improper interference with the ability of Airbus' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:
Permanent

Experience Level:
Professional

Remote Type:
On-site

Job Family:
Supplier Management

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Job Posting End Date: 07.31.2025

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Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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