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Senior Director of Vendor Management

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The Senior Director of Vendor Management oversees a global network of support agents, managing vendor relationships and strategy to enhance customer care and drive operational efficiency.
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About Us

TravelPerk is a global travel and expense management platform. Its all-in-one platform gives travelers the freedom they want whilst providing companies with the control they need. The result saves time, money, and hassle for everyone.

TravelPerk has industry-leading travel inventory alongside powerful management features, 24/7 customer support, state-of-the-art technology, and consumer-grade design.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona, we’ve grown to over 1,800 people across Europe and North America. In 2022 we became a ‘unicorn’ and in 2025 we raised $200 million in a Series E funding round, increasing our valuation of $2.7 billion.

We’ve been winning awards too. Since 2023, we’ve been voted one of the best places to work, one of the fastest-growing apps and tech companies, and a leading pioneer of business travel.

These are just some of the reasons why global brands like Wise, Red Bull, GetYourGuide, and Aesop trust us to get the most out of their travel.

Hear more about TravelPerk. 


The Role

At TravelPerk, we’re aiming for something big: 1 million happy travellers every day. Delivering an outstanding customer experience is critical to that mission, and every interaction matters.

We’re looking for a Senior Director of Vendor Management to lead our global vendor strategy and ensure every customer enjoys a 7-star experience. This is a high-impact role, responsible for managing our global Customer Care footprint at scale while driving operational excellence and cost efficiency.

You’ll oversee a network of 1,000+ support agents across four continents and take full ownership of vendor relationships, performance, and strategic planning. This role reports directly to our VP of Customer Care and will shape the mid- and long-term strategy to support rapid growth and operational excellence.

 What You’ll Do
  • Lead a global vendor network: Manage a team of 1,000+ support agents across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
  • Own vendor strategy: Define and execute the global vendor mix and site strategy to provide 24/7 coverage with robust business continuity plans.
  • Manage performance and cost: Set and achieve targets for SLAs, CSAT, and financial outcomes, directly influencing business performance and profitability.
  • Drive continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to scale operations effectively and cost-efficiently, including adopting new technologies, billing models, and process improvements.
  • Prepare and manage RFPs: Oversee selection and negotiation processes to optimise partnerships and outcomes.
  • Shape the future: Develop mid- and long-term plans for growth, efficiency, and operational resilience across all hubs and markets.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally: Work closely with Workforce Management, Customer Care Operations, Operational Excellence, Strategic Finance, and Product teams to deliver an outstanding global customer experience.
  • Balance strategic and hands-on: Lead with a strategic lens while remaining adaptable and hands-on to move initiatives forward.

What You’ll Need
  • 10+ years of experience in vendor management and customer care operations in a global BPO environment.
  • Ideally, 5+ years of experience in the travel industry.
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to align operational decisions to business goals.
  • Proven negotiation skills and experience managing global vendor partnerships.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across cultures and levels.
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written).
  • Deep knowledge of CRM and workforce management tools such as Zendesk, Intercom, Calabrio.
  • A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
 Our Benefits
  • 💰 A competitive compensation package, including equity in TravelPerk;
  • 🌴 Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge;
  • 💊 Health perks such as private healthcare or gym allowance, depending on your location;
  • 🥳 Unforgettable TravelPerk events;
  • 💙 A mental health support tool for your wellbeing;
  • 📒 Exponential growth & personal development opportunities.
  • 🫶 VolunteerPerk - 16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice.
  • 🌎 "Work from anywhere" in the world allowance of 20 working days per year.
  • 📚 IRL English or Spanish Lessons are held in the Barcelona office.

How we work
Our Vision is for a world where TravelPerk is the platform for human connection in real life (IRL). We take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in person 3 days a week. For roles in Customer Care, this can be up to 5 days per week in the office. As such, this role requires you to be within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, and creativity, ultimately making us a great workplace.

At TravelPerk, we prioritize experience and potential over academic qualifications for this role. We believe that talent and ability aren't always reflected in formal credentials.

TravelPerk is a global company with a diverse customer base—and we want to ensure that the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, meaning you're welcome at TravelPerk regardless of your appearance, where you're from, or anything else that makes you.

All official communication from TravelPerk comes from @travelperk.com email addresses, our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask candidates to pay for equipment or make any kind of payment during the hiring process. If you receive an unexpected message claiming to be from TravelPerk and asking you to take action, please forward it to [email protected] and we’ll confirm whether it’s legitimate.

Top Skills

Calabrio
Intercom
Zendesk

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