**The Position** Join Boehringer Ingelheim in Ingelheim as a Senior Category Manager for Transient Travel, where you'll lead global sourcing strategies that shape how our people move across the world. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive high-impact negotiations, and influence strategic decisions in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment. This is a permanent, full-time role offering global scope, autonomy, and the chance to make a lasting impact. **Tasks & responsibilities** + In this role, you will develop and implement global sourcing strategies for transient travel, including airlines, travel management companies (TMCs), hotels, rental cars, and ground transport. Your efforts will ensure long-term cost efficiency and sustainability across all travel-related operations. + You will take the lead in executing global RFPs and negotiating complex, high-value contract to secure competitive terms and reliable service delivery. + Collaborating closely with stakeholders, you will define requirements, select providers, and ensure that sourcing solutions align with the business needs and expectations of our organization. + Managing supplier relationships will be a key aspect of your role. You will identify new partners, evaluate their performance, and ensure strategic alignment. + To ensure business continuity, you will assess potential risks and work hand-in-hand with local teams to mitigate supply disruptions. + Your commitment to operational excellence will shine as you support global implementation projects, align with GBS PPM and TMCs, and continuously improve processes through benchmarking and feedback. **Requirements** + Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Travel Management, or a related field + Several years of experience in global category management, specifically in travel procurement (e.g., airlines, TMCs, hotels) + Strong expertise in sourcing strategy, complex contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management + Hands-on experience with travel tools and platforms such as CONCUR, GDS systems, and hotel RFP tools like Cvent or Lanyon + Deep understanding of TMC operations and the connection between transient travel and MICE categories + Fluently in English; German or other languages are a plus **Ready to contact us?** If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or via mail: hr.de@boehringer-ingelheim.com **Recruitment process:** Step 1: Online application - The job posting is presumably online until September 7th, 2025. Step 2: Virtual meeting: Beginning/Mid September Step 3: On-site interviews: Mid/End of September All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.