About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking seasoned travel professionals with deep knowledge of an assigned category, responsible for overseeing as a Category Business Manager, one of three categories: Hotel, Meetings & Events, and Ground (including international liaison responsibilities). These roles involve analyzing spend data, review of policy items, sizing impact for leadership review, developing and executing category strategies, and collaborating with Corporate Travel teammates, Procurement, internal teams, and suppliers to optimize offerings and achieve business objectives. Each Category Business Manager will play a key role in driving savings, enhancing the overall user experience, and ensuring alignment with internal partner groups.
Key responsibilities include:- Develop and implement category strategies that align with overall business goals.
- Conduct market research including benchmarking; analyze data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with Procurement and suppliers to negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to ensure competitive advantage. Develop and present recommendations to leadership in support of any RFP process.
- Monitor and manage vendors to ensure the right program design to support business needs.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market conditions.
- Prepare and present regular reviews on category performance to management.
Required Qualifications:- 7+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- 10 years + experience in category management, supplier management, or a related role.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Job Expectations:- Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
- Results-driven with a focus on achieving targets and objectives.
- The Category Manager is responsible for one of three travel categories: Hotel, Meetings & Events, Ground & International Liaison
- This role involves analyzing spend and compliance data, developing and executing category strategies, and working closely with suppliers and internal teams to optimize offerings and achieve business objectives. The Category Manager will play a key role in driving savings and enhancing the overall category experience.
- This is newly created support model, working in partnership with the Travel Operations team, Strategic Sourcing, and internal business partners.
Posting End Date: 8 Sep 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. We Value Equal OpportunityWells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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